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Honey Garlic Chicken Pasta with Cream Sauce

Close-up of Honey Garlic Chicken Pasta with Cream Sauce featuring spiral pasta coated in white sauce and topped with seared chicken pieces and parsley.
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A recipe for creamy pasta featuring chicken coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 12 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining. Set the drained pasta aside.
  2. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Cook for 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  6. Stir in the Italian seasoning, heavy cream, and chicken broth. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook until it thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
  7. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
  8. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the cooked pasta and toss everything together until the pasta and chicken are fully coated in the cream sauce.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  10. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use heavy whipping cream instead of half-and-half.
  • You can substitute brown sugar for honey if you prefer a less sticky sauce.
  • Add 1 cup of frozen peas or spinach during the last two minutes of simmering the sauce for added vegetables.

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