Description
Sofia Russo’s Sticky Sweet Garlic Chicken Pasta Skillet is the ultimate comfort dish that combines tender chicken, a rich sticky sauce, and satisfying pasta for a delightful family meal. This quick 35-minute recipe features a delicious blend of soy sauce, honey, and garlic that creates a sweet-savory harmony reminiscent of Italian village cuisine. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this versatile dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables, ensuring everyone at the table will enjoy it. Enjoy the mesmerizing flavors and comforting textures in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 12 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: red pepper flakes, green onions, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Remove chicken from skillet.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add soy sauce, honey, and brown sugar to the skillet; stir until sugar dissolves.
- Return chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and add to skillet.
- Mix everything together until combined and serve warm with garnishes if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 330g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg