Twisted Pasta with Honey Garlic Chicken and Parmesan Cream
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Twisted Pasta with Honey Garlic Chicken and Parmesan Cream, a dish that perfectly balances flavors and textures. This delightful recipe features tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, served over creamy rotini pasta. With its rich Parmesan cream sauce and quick preparation time, this meal is ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions. In just 35 minutes, you can create a satisfying dinner that will impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 garlic cloves
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until golden brown, about 56 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium; add remaining butter and minced garlic. Cook until fragrant. Stir in honey and soy sauce, then return the chicken to coat.
- Cook rotini in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In another pan, warm heavy cream over medium-low heat. Gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Toss cooked pasta with the cream sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency. Serve topped with honey garlic chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg