Description
Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with Twisted Pasta with Honey Garlic Chicken and Parmesan Cream. This dish beautifully combines tender chicken coated in a rich honey garlic sauce with creamy rotini pasta, making it an easy yet gourmet option for any weeknight dinner. The sweet and savory flavors meld together harmoniously, providing a comforting meal that is sure to impress family and friends alike. With just a few simple ingredients and quick preparation, this recipe transforms everyday dinners into something special. Perfectly garnished with fresh parsley, it’s not just a feast for the taste buds but also a treat for the eyes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper; sauté in butter until golden brown (5–6 minutes). Set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook minced garlic in butter until fragrant. Stir in honey and soy sauce; return chicken to coat in sauce.
- Boil salted water; cook rotini pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Heat cream in another pan; whisk in Parmesan until smooth. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Toss rotini with cream sauce, plate, then top with honey garlic chicken and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing/Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg