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Honey Pepper Chicken Pasta

Sweet honey and bold black pepper chicken with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and a light cream Parmesan sauce.

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 12 oz pasta (your choice)
• 2 T olive oil
• 2 T butter
• 2 t honey
• 1 T black pepper (adjust to taste)
• ½ t salt
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ C sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• ½ C chicken broth
• ¼ C heavy cream
• ½ C fresh grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 T fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup of pasta water, and set aside.
2. Heat 1 T oil and 1 T butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and black pepper. Cook until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add remaining 1 T olive oil and butter. Sauté the garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, letting them caramelize slightly. Add the honey and black pepper, simmering 1–2 minutes until the honey starts to thicken.
5. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Simmer 2–3 minutes until the sauce reduces slightly.
6. Add chicken and pasta, toss until well coated. Best part — plate and enjoy!

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