Honey Pepper Chicken Panini Pasta
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Honey Pepper Chicken Panini Pasta, a dish that seamlessly blends sweet and savory notes with just a hint of spice. This comforting recipe features tender chicken coated in a luscious honey glaze, perfectly paired with rigatoni pasta to create a satisfying meal that’s quick and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, cubed
- 10 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni pasta in salted water until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve half a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Season chicken cubes with salt and black pepper. In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and cook chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and carrots; sauté for about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Reduce heat to medium; add butter until melted. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and black pepper; simmer for about 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet; add cooked rigatoni and mix well. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Serve topped with chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 654mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg