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Honey Pepper Chicken Panini Pasta

Honey Pepper Chicken Panini Pasta
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If you’re on the lookout for a dish that harmonizes sweet, savory, and mildly peppery flavors, Honey Pepper Chicken Panini Pasta is your answer. This scrumptious recipe features tender chicken coated in a luscious honey glaze paired with perfectly cooked rigatoni. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends. You’ll love how effortlessly it comes together, making it a go-to favorite for family dinners!

Ingredients

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  • 2 large chicken breasts, cubed
  • 10 oz rigatoni pasta
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: Boil salted water and cook rigatoni according to package instructions. Reserve half a cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Sauté the chicken: Season cubed chicken with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
  3. Prepare vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté sliced carrots until softened (about 3-4 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Create sauce: Lower heat and add butter until melted. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and black pepper; simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Combine: Return chicken to the skillet along with rigatoni, mixing well to coat everything in sauce. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
  6. Serve: Top with chopped green onions before serving warm.

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