Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Best Honey Pepper Chicken Panini Pasta, a comforting dish that seamlessly blends sweet honey and spicy black pepper with succulent grilled chicken, all enveloped in creamy pasta. This recipe is perfect for any occasion—from quick weeknight dinners to special gatherings. With its unique honey-pepper glaze and velvety sauce, this dish promises to impress both family and friends alike.
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
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, and salt. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; grill for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Pour the honey mixture over the chicken and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest before slicing into strips.
- Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions; drain.
- In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 3 minutes; mix in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Toss cooked pasta with sauce, then add sliced chicken on top. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg