Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Best Honey Pepper Chicken Panini Pasta, a dish that marries tender chicken with a sweet and peppery glaze, all enveloped in a creamy pasta sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, offering a vibrant taste that will leave everyone wanting more. With its quick preparation and family-friendly appeal, this dish is bound to become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Remove from skillet and let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add honey, soy sauce, and black pepper. Stir until slightly thickened, then return sliced chicken to coat in the glaze.
- In another pan, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer before stirring in Parmesan cheese and dried basil. Season as needed.
- Combine cooked pasta with the cream sauce until well-coated. Serve topped with glazed chicken slices and garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg