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Twisted Pasta with Honey Garlic Chicken and Parmesan Cream

A comforting and impressive pasta dish featuring juicy chicken in a sweet-savory honey garlic sauce enveloped in a rich Parmesan cream sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

Pasta Ingredients
  • 1 lb Cellentani pasta (or any twisted pasta)
Chicken Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
Cream Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for serving)
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp chopped green onions (for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by cooking the twisted pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil and butter together.
  3. Add the chicken cubes and cook until golden brown on all sides and fully cooked through.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, cooking briefly until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the honey and soy sauce, stirring to coat the chicken evenly. Let it cook for a couple of minutes so the glaze thickens slightly and clings to the chicken.
  6. Reduce the heat to medium-low, then add the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and chicken broth.
  7. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
  8. Add the cooked pasta directly to the skillet and toss until every twist is well coated in the Parmesan cream sauce.
  9. Serve hot, finished with chopped green onions and extra Parmesan on top.

Notes

This dish strikes the perfect balance between sweet, savory, creamy, and spicy. It’s quick enough for a weeknight meal, yet rich and flavorful enough to feel restaurant-worthy. Plus, it reheats beautifully, making it ideal for leftovers.