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Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Pasta Recipe

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This Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Pasta recipe combines tender, perfectly cooked chicken breasts with a luscious, sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, all tossed with creamy spaghetti. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a comforting and flavorful one-skillet meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or a satisfying family dinner.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total), pounded to an even thickness
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Sauce & Pasta

  • ⅓ cup (113 g) honey
  • ¼ cup (64 g) soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 cups (16 ounces / 480 g) chicken broth
  • ½ cup (119 g) heavy whipping cream
  • 8 ounces spaghetti, uncooked
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • ¼ cup (25 g) Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Season Chicken Breasts: Evenly season the chicken breasts with paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper to ensure balanced flavor.
  2. Heat Oil in Skillet: Add the extra virgin olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium heat until hot enough for cooking.
  3. Cook Chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes on one side, then flip and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook an additional 5-7 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, ensuring it is fully cooked and juicy.
  4. Remove Chicken and Keep Warm: Transfer the chicken breasts to a plate and tent loosely with aluminum foil to keep warm while preparing the pasta.
  5. Prepare Honey Garlic Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, garlic salt, and optional red pepper flakes. Set this sauce mixture aside.
  6. Bring Broth and Cream to Boil: Pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the empty skillet and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
  7. Add Spaghetti: Add uncooked spaghetti to the skillet, fanning it out or breaking in half if needed so it lays mostly flat. Use tongs to gently stir, separating the noodles, and ensure they are coated and submerged in the liquid.
  8. Simmer Pasta: Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer the pasta for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is al dente and most liquid has been absorbed.
  9. Make Cornstarch Slurry: Whisk cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry which will thicken the sauce.
  10. Add Honey Garlic Sauce and Slurry: Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce into the skillet with the pasta, stir well, then immediately stir in the cornstarch slurry. Let the mixture simmer uncovered for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the pasta.
  11. Finish Pasta: Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the pasta with Parmesan cheese, mixing gently to combine.
  12. Slice and Arrange Chicken: Slice the cooked chicken breasts into strips and arrange them on top of the prepared sticky honey garlic pasta.
  13. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and additional red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately for a delicious and hearty meal.

Notes

  • Chicken breasts should be pounded to even thickness for uniform cooking.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes based on your heat preference or omit for a milder dish.
  • If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of chicken broth to loosen it.
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor.
  • This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables or a simple green salad.

Find it online: https://yumntasty.com/sticky-honey-garlic-chicken-pasta-recipe/