Description
Honey Pepper Chicken Pasta is the perfect comfort food that brings a delightful blend of crispy breaded chicken, creamy pasta, and a sweet-spicy honey pepper sauce to your dinner table. This dish is not only quick and easy to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights, but it also caters to both adults and kids alike. With melted mozzarella on top and vibrant flavors throughout, this recipe promises satisfaction in every bite. Whether it’s for a family meal or entertaining guests, Honey Pepper Chicken Pasta is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz penne or rigatoni pasta
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta until al dente; reserve some cooking water.
- Prepare the chicken by coating it in seasoned flour, dipping in beaten egg, then covering with panko breadcrumbs. Fry until golden brown.
- For the honey pepper sauce, combine honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and black pepper in a saucepan; simmer and stir in butter.
- In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic; add cream and Parmesan to create the creamy pasta sauce. Mix in the cooked pasta with reserved water.
- Assemble by layering pasta on plates, topping with fried chicken and drizzling with honey pepper sauce. Finish with mozzarella under the broiler until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 71g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Customize by adding vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers. Adjust spice levels according to taste preferences.