Description
Smoky White Cheddar Honey Butter Chicken Pasta Skillet is a creamy delight combining rich flavors with easy preparation. This dish features tender chicken in a white cheddar sauce, enhanced by honey butter and smoked paprika.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 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)
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add honey, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer gently while stirring.
- Stir in the cooked pasta until evenly combined.
- Mix in shredded white cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite pasta.
- Add fresh vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Smoky White Cheddar Honey, Chicken Pasta, One-Skillet Meal