Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Honey Pepper Chicken Panini Pasta, a quick and satisfying dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This recipe features tender chicken coated in a rich honey glaze, combined with perfectly cooked rigatoni and vibrant vegetables. The unique blend of sweet honey and spicy black pepper creates a flavor explosion that will leave everyone at the table craving more. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy family meal, this dish promises to impress without keeping you in the kitchen for hours.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, cubed
- 10 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to boil and cook rigatoni until al dente; drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Season cubed chicken with salt and pepper; heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes). Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and sauté sliced carrots for about 3 minutes; then add garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Lower heat, add butter, honey, soy sauce, and black pepper; simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to skillet, combine with sauce, then mix in cooked rigatoni. If needed, use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 of the recipe (about 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg