Sweet and Spicy Honey Pepper Jack Chicken Pasta
A delightful blend of sweet honey and spicy pepper jack cheese with tender chicken, making for a cozy, soul-satisfying pasta dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces spaghetti or pasta of your choice
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, for garnishing
Instructions
- Boil the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic in olive oil over medium heat until fragrant, about a minute.
- Cook the chicken, seasoned with salt and pepper, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Create the sauce by adding honey to the skillet, letting it bubble, then adding the pepper jack cheese and stirring until smooth.
- Combine the chicken and pasta with the sauce, tossing to coat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Can be paired with a crisp garden salad or garlic bread. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg