Name: Twisted Pasta with Honey Garlic Chicken and Parmesan Cream
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 lb twisted pasta (Fusilli, Gemelli, or Rotini); 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1/2 cup honey; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 1.5 cups heavy cream; 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; Fresh parsley for garnish; Salt to taste (for pasta water and seasoning)

Ingredients

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1 lb twisted pasta (Fusilli, Gemelli, or Rotini)
1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup honey
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1.5 cups heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Fresh parsley for garnish
Salt to taste (for pasta water and seasoning)

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Instructions

Step 1: Boil the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your twisted pasta and cook according to the package instructions until it reaches “al dente” texture. Before draining, reserve about half a cup of the starchy pasta water. Drain the rest and set the pasta aside.
Step 2: Prepare the Honey Garlic Chicken
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, half of the minced garlic, soy sauce, and smoked paprika. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken pieces lightly with salt and pepper, then add them to the pan. Sear the chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Pour the honey garlic mixture over the chicken and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken in a sticky glaze. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside on a plate.
Step 3: Create the Parmesan Cream Sauce
In the same skillet (no need to wash it, as those leftover flavors are gold!), melt the butter over medium heat. Add the remaining minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Slowly whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and thickened. If the sauce feels too thick, splash in a little of your reserved pasta water.
Step 4: Combine and Garnish
Add the cooked pasta back into the skillet with the Parmesan cream sauce. Toss well to ensure every spiral is coated. Gently fold in the honey garlic chicken, drizzling any extra glaze from the plate over the top. Toss one last time to incorporate. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan before serving hot.

Cook Time: 40 minutes