Honey Pepper Chicken Panini Pasta Recipe
Indulge in the delightful combination of flavors with this Honey Pepper Chicken Panini Pasta recipe. Tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a sweet-savory sauce come together to create a satisfying dish that will please your taste buds.
- Author: mia
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
For the Chicken:
- 2 large chicken breasts, cubed
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
For the Pasta:
- 10 oz rigatoni pasta
- Salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
For the Honey Pepper Sauce:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
For Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- Cook the Pasta – Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook rigatoni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Prepare the Chicken – Season the chicken cubes with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables – In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and sliced carrots. Cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Make the Honey Pepper Sauce – Reduce the heat to medium and add butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in honey, soy sauce, and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine Everything – Return the chicken to the skillet and toss in the sauce. Add the cooked pasta and stir well to ensure everything is coated. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen it.
- Garnish and Serve – Sprinkle chopped green onions on top and serve warm. Enjoy this sweet and savory masterpiece!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Honey Pepper Chicken Panini Pasta, Chicken Pasta Recipe, Sweet and Savory Pasta