Description
A delicious blend of smoky chicken and garlic butter pasta, perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 8 oz penne or linguine pasta
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Red pepper flakes, chopped parsley, grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add your penne or linguine and cook until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the garlic: In a large skillet, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Season the chicken thighs and add them to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Create the sauce: Add the soy sauce and honey to the skillet and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine everything: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat, and add reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve warm: Plate your pasta hot, garnished with parsley and Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, swap chicken for vegetables. Reserve pasta water for better sauce adhesion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken pasta, garlic butter pasta, smoky chicken