Description
Creamy Honey Pepper Chicken Mac is a delightful twist on comfort food that will leave your taste buds dancing. This dish features tender chicken coated in a rich honey sauce, served with pasta and a hint of peppery spice. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, it’s simple to prepare yet impressive enough to wow your guests. Experience the magic of this creamy, savory dish that feels like a warm hug from a gourmet chef.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz macaroni or penne pasta
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup raw honey
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt butter. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown and fully cooked (about 6-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and honey; stir gently until combined.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet along with drained pasta. Toss gently to coat everything in the sauce.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning with black pepper as needed. Let simmer for a couple of minutes before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg