Name: Honey Pepper Chicken Pasta Recipe – Sweet, Spicy, and Irresistibly Creamy
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces; 12 oz pasta (penne or bowtie works best); 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/3 cup honey; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp olive oil (or butter); 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry); 1 tbsp black pepper (freshly cracked, adjust to taste); 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat); 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; Salt, to taste; Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
12 oz pasta (penne or bowtie works best)
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp olive oil (or butter)
1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
1 tbsp black pepper (freshly cracked, adjust to taste)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Salt, to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and half the black pepper. Cook until golden and fully cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, whisk together heavy cream, chicken broth, honey, soy sauce, and remaining pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Stir in cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Add Parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth and creamy.
Return chicken to the skillet, then toss in cooked pasta. Mix until well coated.
Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, parsley, and extra Parmesan if desired.

Serve hot and enjoy that sweet & peppery kick!