Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken Pasta is a quick and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lbs)
- 8 oz pasta of your choice (spaghetti or penne recommended)
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: mince the garlic and measure the honey.
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the chicken: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and chicken seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes per side).
- Add garlic and honey: Once the chicken is cooked through, stir in minced garlic and drizzle with honey until fragrant.
- Combine: Toss in the drained pasta along with reserved pasta water, mixing until well combined.
- Finish: Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top while tossing until melted. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in a mixture of garlic, honey, and olive oil for a few hours before cooking.
- This dish pairs well with a green salad or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg