Description
This Pepper Chicken Pasta with Honey is a delightful combination of tender chicken breasts cooked with a sweet and savory honey-soy sauce, complemented by fresh bell peppers and garlic, served over perfectly cooked fettuccine pasta. The dish boasts a balance of flavors with a touch of black pepper and optional chili flakes for added heat, making it an easy, flavorful meal perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: chili flakes for extra heat
Vegetables and Pasta
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- Fettuccine pasta (or pasta of your choice)
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with freshly ground black pepper and cook them until golden brown and fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side depending on thickness.
- Add Garlic and Bell Peppers: Add the minced garlic and thinly sliced red bell peppers to the skillet with the chicken. Cook until fragrant and the peppers begin to soften, about 2-3 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce: Stir in 1/4 cup of pure honey and 1/4 cup of low-sodium soy sauce into the skillet. Let the mixture simmer gently until it thickens slightly, coating the chicken and vegetables evenly.
- Toss Pasta with Sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing well to coat the noodles with the honey-soy sauce and to combine with the chicken and peppers. If desired, sprinkle in chili flakes for extra heat and toss again.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer the pasta to serving plates and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve hot and enjoy this flavorful and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for quicker cooking and easy slicing.
- Adjust the honey quantity to your preferred sweetness level.
- Low-sodium soy sauce keeps the dish balanced in saltiness; regular soy sauce can be used but reduce additional salt accordingly.
- For extra spice, chili flakes can be added according to taste.
- Green onions add a fresh, mild onion flavor and a pop of color as a garnish.
- Any pasta shape can be used in place of fettuccine based on preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pepper chicken pasta, honey chicken pasta, easy chicken pasta recipe, sweet and savory pasta, weeknight dinner, honey soy sauce chicken
