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Honey Garlic Chicken Pasta with Cream Sauce

Close-up of creamy Honey Garlic Chicken Pasta with fettuccine noodles, topped with seared chicken pieces and grated cheese.
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Follow these steps to make tender chicken coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze, tossed with pasta in a rich, homemade cream sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound pasta (fettuccine or penne recommended)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining. Set the drained pasta aside.
  2. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. This is your honey garlic glaze.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat completely in the glaze. Cook for 1 minute. Remove the glazed chicken and set it aside again.
  6. To the same skillet, add the heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
  7. Add the cooked pasta to the cream sauce and toss to coat.
  8. Return the glazed chicken to the skillet and mix everything together gently. Heat through for 1 minute.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • To keep the chicken tender, do not overcook it in the initial step; it will finish cooking when tossed back into the sauce.
  • Adjust the amount of honey if you prefer a less sweet sauce; use 1/3 cup instead of 1/2 cup.
  • For a tangier flavor, substitute white wine vinegar for the apple cider vinegar in the glaze.

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