Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Pasta
Indulge in Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Pasta, a quick weeknight meal that combines sweet, savory, and zesty flavors perfectly.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 555kcal
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, (about 1 pound total), pounded to an even thickness
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Honey Garlic Pasta
- ⅓ cup (113 g) honey
- ¼ cup (64 g) soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 2 cups (16 ounces / 480 g) chicken broth
- ½ cup (119 g) heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces spaghetti, uncooked
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- ¼ cup (25 g) Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Chicken
- Season the chicken breasts evenly with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken breasts.
- Cook the chicken 5 minutes on one side. Then, flip the chicken over, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Cooking times may vary depending on the size of the chicken breasts.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and transfer it to a plate. Tent with aluminum foil to keep warm as you make the pasta.
Pasta
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, garlic, apple cider vinegar, garlic salt, and red pepper flakes (if using). Set aside.
- To a large skillet over medium-high heat, pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add the uncooked spaghetti to the skillet, fanning it out or breaking it in half if needed, so it lays mostly flat. Use tongs to gently stir and separate the noodles, making sure they’re coated and submerged in the liquid.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to make a slurry.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce into the skillet with the pasta. Stir well, then immediately stir in the cornstarch slurry. Let simmer uncovered for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce thickens and coats the pasta.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Slice the cooked chicken breasts into strips and arrange them on top of the pasta.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and extra red pepper flakes, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 555kcal