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Honey Pepper Chicken Panini Pasta

Honey Pepper Chicken Panini Pasta for Sweet and Spicy Bliss

Delicious Honey Pepper Chicken Panini Pasta featuring sweet and spicy flavors, perfect for dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or use shrimp or tofu for a twist.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for grilling.
  • 1/4 cup Honey raw honey preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce gluten-free if required.
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar or lemon juice as alternative.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to spice level.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt preferably kosher.
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta (Penne or Fusilli) short shapes preferred.
  • 2 cloves Garlic freshly minced.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley for garnish.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Pot
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Combine honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, and salt in a mixing bowl. Season chicken with marinade and grill in olive oil over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
  2. Pour remaining honey pepper sauce over chicken in skillet, cook for 2-3 minutes to caramelize. Remove, let rest, then slice thinly.
  3. Boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add heavy cream, simmer gently for 3 minutes, then stir in Parmesan until melted.
  5. Toss cooked pasta into sauce, add sliced chicken, and fold gently to combine. Warm through for another minute.
  6. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) for food safety.

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