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Honey pepper chicken panini pasta in a skillet

Honey Pepper Chicken Panini Pasta

Honey and pepper glazed chicken served over penne in a light garlic cream sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 675 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large pot
  • Small bowl
  • Meat thermometer

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts about one pound
  • 3 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

Cooking

  • Glaze. Whisk the honey, soy sauce, vinegar, pepper, and salt.
  • Chicken. Cook the chicken until it reaches 165 degrees F, brushing with glaze at the end.
  • Pasta. Boil the pasta and reserve one cup of pasta water.
  • Garlic. Cook the garlic in oil for one to two minutes.
  • Cream. Add the cream and Parmesan and simmer for three minutes.
  • Toss. Toss the pasta in the sauce and top with sliced chicken.

Notes

Substitutions: Use chicken thighs, any short pasta, or maple syrup in place of the honey.
Tips: Keep the heat at medium so the glaze does not burn.
Storage: Refrigerate for three days.
Nutrition is calculated per serving.
Keyword Glazed Chicken Pasta, Honey Glaze, Honey Pepper Chicken, Honey Pepper Chicken Panini Pasta, Penne Cream Sauce