Description
Dive into Sticky Garlic Butter Honey Parmesan Chicken Penne—a quick & flavorful family favorite that’s simply irresistible! Try making it tonight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the penne pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add chicken pieces seasoned with salt and pepper to the skillet. Cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in honey and simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss in the cooked penne pasta and Parmesan cheese, mixing until well combined and heated through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg