Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Creamy Smoky White Cheddar Honey Butter Chicken Pasta Skillet. A flavorful combination of tender chicken, smoky spices, and a luscious cheese sauce, all tossed with pasta for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Additional salt and pepper to taste
Pasta:
- 8 ounces short pasta (like penne or rotini)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Sear chicken with seasonings until browned and cooked through.
- Make Sauce: Add butter, honey, garlic, red pepper flakes, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Melt in cream cheese and white cheddar.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until coated. Adjust seasoning and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For extra smoky flavor, consider adding liquid smoke or smoked white cheddar.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Enhance with steamed broccoli or sautéed spinach for added vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 635
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
