Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of sweet and spicy with our Honey Pepper Chicken Pasta. This quick and easy dish features tender chicken coated in a luscious honey-pepper sauce, paired with al dente fettuccine and vibrant bell peppers. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties, this colorful meal is as satisfying to make as it is to eat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (mix of red, yellow, and green)
- ½ cup pure honey
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic.
- Cook Pasta: In a large pot, boil salted water and cook fettuccine until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper; sauté until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes). Add garlic and bell peppers; cook until fragrant.
- Make Sauce: Pour honey and soy sauce into the skillet; stir well. Add crushed red pepper flakes based on your spice preference and let it simmer slightly.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta to the skillet; toss everything together until noodles are well coated in the sauce. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Plate hot, garnished with freshly cracked pepper or herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg