Description
Treat your taste buds to Sticky Smoky Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta, a dish that perfectly marries rich, velvety flavors with a hint of sweetness. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, featuring tender chicken thighs coated in a sticky garlic butter sauce infused with smoked paprika and honey. Each bite delivers a comforting experience that’s sure to leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 8 oz penne or linguine pasta
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until golden.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add soy sauce and honey to create a sticky glaze; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Toss in the cooked pasta, gradually adding reserved pasta water to coat evenly.
- Remove from heat and garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg