Honey Pepper Chicken Pasta Delight (Print)
Creamy pasta with honey pepper chicken, Parmesan, and a touch of spice—perfect for indulgent dinners.
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta & Chicken
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12 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
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2 large chicken breasts, cut into bite-size chunks
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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½ teaspoon smoked paprika
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
→ Honey Pepper Sauce
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3 tablespoons butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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½ cup heavy cream
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¼ cup chicken broth
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
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½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Garnish
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Fresh parsley, chopped
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Extra Parmesan cheese
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Crushed red pepper flakes
# Directions:
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine or linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
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In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer and cook for 5–7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Add honey, cracked black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Let the sauce simmer gently for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
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Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss gently to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce and achieve a silky consistency.
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Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh parsley, extra Parmesan, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.