Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of the Best Honey Pepper Chicken Panini Pasta, a perfect fusion of sweet and spicy that elevates your weeknight dinners. This dish features juicy grilled chicken coated in a luscious honey pepper sauce served over creamy pasta, making it an ideal choice for cozy gatherings or quick meals after a long day. With its vibrant flavors and comforting textures, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Plus, it comes together in just 35 minutes, allowing you to savor every bite without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Mix honey, soy sauce, vinegar, black pepper, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then grill until cooked through (5-7 minutes per side). Add the honey mixture and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and slice.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic in remaining olive oil until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 3 minutes before adding Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce; top with sliced chicken and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg