Description
This Best Honey Pepper Chicken Panini Pasta recipe combines tender chicken strips with sweet honey, tangy balsamic vinegar, and savory peppers, all tossed with penne pasta and melted cheeses for a delightful meal that balances flavors perfectly.
Ingredients
Penne Pasta:
12 oz penne pasta
Chicken:
2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into thin strips, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Sauce:
1/4 cup honey, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Vegetables:
1 red bell pepper sliced, 1 yellow bell pepper sliced, 1 small red onion sliced
Cheeses:
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil salted water and cook penne pasta; drain.
- Cook Chicken: Season and cook chicken strips until golden brown.
- Sauté Vegetables: Sauté bell peppers and onion until tender.
- Make Glaze: Add honey, balsamic vinegar, and soy sauce; cook to a glaze.
- Combine: Toss chicken, pasta, and glaze together in skillet.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan; stir until melted.
- Garnish: Top with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes when sautéing the vegetables.
- This dish can also be made with rotini or farfalle pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
