This honey pepper chicken panini pasta combines crispy chicken, a sweet and spicy honey pepper sauce, and creamy pasta for a delicious, restaurant-quality meal.
Author:Sandy
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Dinner
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
8 oz penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Marinate chicken in buttermilk for 30 minutes.
Mix flour, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Dredge chicken in the mixture.
Heat olive oil in a pan and cook chicken until golden brown and crispy. Set aside.
In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, honey, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Cook pasta according to package instructions and drain.
Add pasta to the sauce, stirring well. Mix in shredded mozzarella cheese.
Slice the crispy chicken and place it on top of the pasta.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Adjust honey and red pepper flakes to balance sweetness and spice.
Use pre-cooked crispy chicken strips for a quicker version.