Description
Indulge in the delectable combination of sweet and spicy flavors with this Honey Pepper Chicken Panini Pasta. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with tender chicken and colorful bell peppers, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 1 pound penne or rigatoni pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
Sauce:
- 1 small red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 small green bell pepper (sliced)
- ½ small red onion (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then cook in a skillet until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté bell peppers, onion, and garlic. Add in cream, chicken broth, honey, and cracked black pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened. Stir in cheeses until melted.
- Combine and Serve: Add chicken and pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat. Serve warm, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- You can swap the chicken for shrimp or use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
