Description
This Smoky White Cheddar Honey Butter Chicken Pasta Skillet is a quick and delicious one-pan meal. It features tender chicken in a creamy white cheddar sauce with a hint of honey butter and smoked paprika, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1 pound pasta (penne, rotini, or similar)
- 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in honey, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Stir in shredded white cheddar cheese until it melts. The sauce should thicken slightly.
- Adjust seasoning if needed. Sprinkle sliced green onions over the top before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use high-quality ingredients.
- Adjust seasoning to your personal preference.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg