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Honey Pepper Chicken Pasta

Honey Pepper Chicken Pasta: Sweet and Spicy Comfort Dish

A comforting dish of Honey Pepper Chicken Pasta brings together sweet and spicy flavors in a quick meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Comfort food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta spaghetti or penne
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Diced Chicken Breasts can be swapped with shrimp or tofu
For Sautéing
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil or butter
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
For Aromatics
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic use fresh garlic if possible
For Color and Flavor
  • 1 cup Sliced Red Bell Peppers can substitute any colored bell pepper
For Sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Honey can substitute with maple syrup
For Umami
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
For Heat
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili Flakes omit for milder flavor
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Green Onions or fresh parsley

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • large skillet
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all ingredients. Dice chicken, slice red bell peppers, and mince garlic.
  2. Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until golden brown.
  4. Add minced garlic and sliced bell peppers to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Stir in honey and soy sauce, cooking until the sauce thickens.
  6. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.
  7. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best flavor, opt for fresh ingredients. Adjust chili flakes according to spice preference.

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