Description
Honey Pepper Chicken with Creamy Garlic Butter Pasta is a deliciously savory-sweet dish featuring crispy glazed chicken served over rich, buttery garlic pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 8 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create thinner cutlets. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Dust with cornstarch.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side or until golden and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, reduce heat to low and add honey and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir to combine and return chicken to coat in the glaze. Remove from heat.
- In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese and cook until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve the honey pepper chicken over the creamy garlic butter pasta. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier alternative.
- Add steamed vegetables like broccoli or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for more or less heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: honey pepper chicken, creamy garlic pasta, sweet and spicy chicken, butter pasta