Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Creamy Honey Dijon Chicken Pasta, a delightful one-skillet dish perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. This comforting recipe features tender chicken and pasta enveloped in a luscious honey-Dijon sauce that strikes a perfect balance between tangy and sweet. With just a handful of ingredients and simple preparation steps, you can create a satisfying meal that will please everyone at the table. Pair it with fresh herbs or your favorite side dishes to elevate this already delicious dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 12 oz penne or rigatoni pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by slicing the chicken, mincing the garlic, and dicing the onion.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onion and minced garlic until softened (about 3-4 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reduce heat to low once pasta is cooked, then stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and honey until well combined.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet and gently mix to coat everything in the creamy sauce. Let simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg