Description
Irresistible Honey Pepper Chicken Pasta is a simple, five-ingredient dish featuring tender chicken, bell peppers, and pasta coated in a sweet and spicy honey pepper sauce. It’s a quick, family-friendly meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (penne or spaghetti recommended)
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, diced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 tablespoon oil (for cooking chicken)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add sliced bell peppers to the skillet with the chicken. Sauté until peppers are slightly softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in honey and add black pepper. Stir to coat chicken and peppers evenly.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together for 2-3 minutes, allowing pasta to absorb flavors.
- Taste and adjust black pepper or honey as needed.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.
- Adjust spice level with red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
- Can be made vegetarian by substituting chicken with chickpeas or grilled zucchini.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta for dietary needs.
- Add fresh herbs like basil or cilantro before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- Can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight and reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: N/A