Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Honey Glazed Chicken

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Tender chicken glazed with sweet honey, paired with silky garlic-Parmesan pasta. A perfect balance of savory, creamy, and sweet flavors. Elegant enough for special occasions, yet simple enough for weeknight dinners.

Explanation

This dish combines two comfort food favorites: creamy pasta and glazed chicken. The pasta is tossed in a rich sauce made with garlic, butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese. The chicken is pan-seared and finished with a honey glaze that caramelizes beautifully, adding a sweet contrast to the savory pasta. Together, they create a restaurant-worthy meal at home.

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Servings: 4

Ingredients

Honey Glazed Chicken

  • 4 boneless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta

  • 12 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Products for Using in Recipe

  • Fresh Parmesan cheese (not pre-shredded) melts smoothly into sauce.
  • Heavy cream ensures a rich, silky texture.
  • Soy sauce deepens the honey glaze flavor.
  • A cast-iron skillet gives the chicken a perfect sear.

Instructions

Honey Glazed Chicken

  1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Sear chicken on both sides until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Add honey and soy sauce to the skillet, stirring to coat chicken.
  5. Cook until glaze thickens and caramelizes. Remove and keep warm.

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
  2. In a pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add cream, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
  4. Toss pasta in sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed for creaminess.

Assemble

  1. Plate pasta, top with honey glazed chicken.
  2. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.
  3. Serve warm and enjoy the sweet-savory harmony.

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