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Honey Pepper Pasta with Chicken

Honey Pepper Pasta with Chicken

This Honey Pepper Pasta with Chicken combines sweet honey with bold pepper for a delightful dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • to taste Salt
For the Pasta
  • Fettuccine or spaghetti
For the Sauce
  • 0.5 cup Pure honey
  • to taste Freshly cracked black pepper
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 cup Low-sodium vegetable broth
For the Topping
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley (optional)

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a roaring boil. Add the fettuccine or spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, approximately 8-10 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Cook each piece for 5-7 minutes on each side until they achieve a beautiful golden brown color and are cooked through.
  3. Lower the heat to medium-low and add the minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 30 seconds, then drizzle in the pure honey.
  4. Add 1 cup of low-sodium vegetable broth to the skillet, scraping up any tasty bits stuck to the pan. Let it simmer for about 3-4 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
  5. Gently add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing it with the honey-pepper sauce and chicken to ensure every strand is coated. Finish with a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Season the chicken breasts well to ensure they stay juicy. Keep an eye on the garlic to prevent burning, which can affect flavor. Reserve pasta water for moisture if needed when combining ingredients.

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