Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Pasta (Print version)

Quick pasta featuring tender chicken in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce with Parmesan cream.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), pounded to even thickness
02 - 1 teaspoon paprika
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

→ Honey Garlic Sauce & Pasta

06 - 1/3 cup honey
07 - 1/4 cup soy sauce
08 - 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
09 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
10 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
11 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
12 - 2 cups chicken broth
13 - 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
14 - 8 ounces spaghetti, uncooked
15 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
16 - 2 tablespoons water
17 - 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

→ Garnish

18 - Chopped fresh parsley
19 - Extra red pepper flakes

# Directions:

01 - Season chicken breasts evenly with paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper on all sides.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken breasts once oil is hot.
03 - Cook for 5 minutes on first side. Flip, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 5-7 minutes longer until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
04 - Remove chicken from skillet and tent with foil to keep warm while preparing pasta and sauce.
05 - Whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, garlic salt, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl. Set aside.
06 - In same skillet over medium-high heat, combine chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir and bring to gentle boil.
07 - Add uncooked spaghetti, fanning out or breaking in half to submerge. Stir with tongs to coat. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 10-12 minutes stirring occasionally until al dente and liquid is mostly absorbed.
08 - Whisk cornstarch with water in small bowl until smooth to create slurry.
09 - Pour honey garlic mixture over pasta. Stir well, add cornstarch slurry. Simmer uncovered 2-3 minutes, stirring often until sauce thickens and coats pasta.
10 - Remove from heat. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over pasta and stir to combine.
11 - Slice cooked chicken breasts and arrange on top of pasta.
12 - Garnish with chopped parsley and extra red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce develops this incredible glossy finish that makes restaurant-style presentation effortless
  • Everything cooks in one pan so cleanup happens while you're still chewing your last bite
02 -
  • The sauce will continue thickening off-heat, so pull it slightly earlier than you think
  • Don't skip the cornstarch slurry or you'll end up with delicious but soupy pasta
03 -
  • Room temperature cream incorporates more smoothly than cold straight from the fridge
  • Grate your own Parmesan instead of buying pre-grated—the melting difference is remarkable
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