Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken Pasta is a delicious combination of tender chicken, pasta, and a sweet garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lbs)
- 8 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a pot and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Season chicken with salt and black pepper, then cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, add minced garlic, and sauté for about 30 seconds. Drizzle in honey.
- Pour in vegetable broth, scraping up any bits from the pan. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, consider adding red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- You can use any pasta shape you prefer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg