Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Honey Pepper Chicken Panini Pasta, a dish that beautifully marries sweet and savory elements for a memorable meal. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken glazed with honey and black pepper, served over perfectly cooked rigatoni pasta. It’s ideal for busy weeknights or gatherings, providing a comforting yet bold flavor profile that will have everyone asking for seconds. With its simple preparation and minimal cleanup, this dish is not just tasty but also practical, making it a go-to option for any occasion.
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
- Boil rigatoni: Cook according to package instructions in salted water. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Cook chicken: Season cubed chicken with salt and pepper. Sauté in a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat for about 5–7 minutes until golden brown. Set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: In the same skillet, add sliced carrots and cook for 3–4 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Prepare sauce: Lower heat, add butter to the skillet, then stir in honey, soy sauce, and black pepper; simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet; add drained pasta and toss well to coat with sauce. If too thick, adjust with reserved pasta water.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg