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Twisted Pasta with Honey Garlic Chicken and Parmesan Cream on a white plate

Twisted Pasta with Honey Garlic Chicken and Parmesan Cream

Hearty pasta dish features tender honey garlic chicken served over creamy Parmesan rotini.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 700

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized chunks
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter divided
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 8 oz rotini pasta
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pot for pasta

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pan, reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter and minced garlic; cook until fragrant. Stir in honey and soy sauce. Return chicken to skillet and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until coated and glossy.
  3. Meanwhile, cook rotini in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
  4. In another pan, warm heavy cream over medium-low heat. Stir in Parmesan gradually, whisking until smooth. If too thick, add some reserved pasta water.
  5. Toss cooked rotini with Parmesan sauce. Plate the pasta and top with honey garlic chicken. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of milk.