Description
Sticky Honey Pepper Jack Chicken Penne is the ultimate comfort dish that marries sweet and spicy flavors for a delightful dining experience. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, featuring tender chicken, hearty penne pasta, and a luscious honey-pepper jack cheese sauce that coats every bite. In just 35 minutes, you can serve a meal that not only satisfies hunger but also impresses your family and friends with its vibrant taste. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with fresh salads and garlic bread, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add cooked chicken to the skillet, then stir in honey, soy sauce, chicken broth, black pepper, and optional crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for 5–7 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Mix in the cooked penne pasta and shredded pepper jack cheese until well combined and cheese melts.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg