Twisted Pasta With Honey Garlic Chicken And Parmesan
Tender chicken, twisted pasta, and a luscious Parmesan cream sauce meet the sweet kick of honey garlic for a comforting, flavor-packed dish that’s ready in under an hour.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 oz rotini pasta or any twisted pasta shape
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add rotini, and cook until al dente, 8–10 minutes. Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook in olive oil over medium-high heat until browned and fully cooked, 7–8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat, sauté garlic for 1 minute, then stir in honey and soy sauce. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, and garlic powder until smooth and creamy, thinning with a splash of pasta water if needed.
- Return chicken to the skillet, toss with sauce, then stir in pasta until coated.
- Finish with fresh parsley and serve hot.