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Honey Pepper Chicken Pasta

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A sweet and spicy comfort food dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy honey-pepper sauce tossed with penne pasta.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne until al dente, drain, and set aside.
  2. Season the chicken pieces with salt and black pepper.
  3. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and sauté until golden and cooked through, about 4 to 6 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and add the minced garlic to the same pan. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth, then stir in the heavy cream, honey, soy sauce, and crushed red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle simmer and let it reduce until thickened slightly, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the pan and stir to coat in the sauce. Simmer for a minute to marry the flavors.
  7. Add the grated Parmesan and stir until the sauce becomes creamy. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.
  8. Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss everything together so the sauce coats the penne evenly.
  9. Garnish with chopped parsley and extra grated Parmesan. Serve hot.

Notes

Cut the chicken evenly so pieces cook at the same rate. Use fresh-grated Parmesan for a creamier sauce.

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Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/honey-pepper-chicken-pasta-recipe/