One Pan Sticky Honey Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta
Experience the joy of home-cooked comfort with One Pan Sticky Honey Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta. This delightful dish marries tender chicken thighs with a rich, sticky honey garlic sauce that envelops perfectly cooked pasta, creating a meal that’s both satisfying and quick to prepare. In just under 30 minutes, you’ll have a flavorful dinner that brings family and friends together around the table, making it ideal for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. The harmony of sweet honey and savory soy sauce creates an irresistible glaze, while the buttery finish adds a silky touch to every bite. Let’s dive into this culinary adventure!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 8 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Optional red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Sear for 5–7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in honey and soy sauce; simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Incorporate butter until melted into the sauce.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer before adding pasta. Stir well and cover; cook for 10–12 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Allow to rest briefly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg