Description
Indulge in a warm embrace of tender pasta twirled around juicy chicken in a rich, buttery sauce infused with garlic and a hint of smokiness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 8 oz penne or linguine pasta
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Red pepper flakes, chopped parsley, grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Sauté the Garlic: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Place in skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Create the Sauce: Stir in soy sauce and honey, let it simmer until it thickens.
- Toss Everything Together: Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss with reserved pasta water until well-coated.
- Serve: Plate the pasta and garnish with chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese. Serve warm.
Notes
Make the chicken and sauce in advance to save time. Air fry the chicken for a crispy texture if desired. Add seasonal vegetables for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg