Description
Indulge in a symphony of flavors with Mouthwatering Honey Pepper Chicken Panini Pasta. This easy-to-make dish marries tender chicken, sweet honey, and a hint of pepper, all enveloped in creamy pasta. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this meal not only delights the palate but also adds a burst of color to your table. With its quick preparation and customizable ingredients, this comforting dish will quickly become a weeknight favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (freshly cracked)
- 8 ounces pasta (fettuccine, penne, or linguine)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and minced garlic. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and reserve half a cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove from skillet and slice into strips.
- In the same skillet, add more garlic and honey; stir until fragrant. Gradually mix in reserved pasta water for desired sauce consistency.
- Toss the cooked pasta and sliced chicken in the skillet until well-coated with the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg