Description
How to make one pan sticky honey garlic butter chicken pasta with tender chicken and buttery noodles that’s ready in just 30 minutes for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein & Pasta
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Honey Garlic Sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
Seasonings & Garnish
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- Cook Chicken: Add seasoned chicken to hot skillet and cook 5-6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant, then whisk in honey, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes.
- Add Pasta: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add uncooked pasta, stir well, and cook 12-15 minutes until pasta is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Finish Dish: Stir in heavy cream and return cooked chicken to the skillet. Simmer 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the pasta beautifully.
- Serve Hot: Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley, Parmesan cheese, and green onions. Serve immediately while the sauce is still glossy and perfect.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the garlic or it will become bitter and ruin the sauce.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in airtight containers.
- Substitute maple syrup for honey if you prefer a different sweetness profile.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli with the pasta for a complete meal.
- Use low-sodium broth since soy sauce adds plenty of salt to the dish.
- Fresh herbs like basil or thyme make excellent garnish alternatives to parsley.
Allergy Information: Dairy, Gluten, Soy
Nutrition
- Calories: 485 calories
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Protein: 32g