Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of honey pepper chicken in a creamy pasta form with this delightful Honey Pepper Chicken Panini Pasta recipe. Tender chicken strips coated in a sweet and spicy honey pepper sauce are combined with al dente penne pasta for a satisfying meal that’s easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz penne pasta
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine honey, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, cracked black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 4–5 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
- Cook Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Cook in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- Make Creamy Sauce: Melt butter in the skillet with the honey pepper sauce. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, and mozzarella until smooth. Add pasta and chicken, toss to coat, and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- This dish is a twist on honey pepper chicken panini, served as a creamy pasta.
- Grilled chicken tenders can be used for a char-grilled taste.
- For added crunch, top with bacon bits or crispy fried onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
