Description
How to make twisted pasta with honey garlic chicken and parmesan cream that delivers restaurant-quality comfort in under 30 minutes at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta and Protein
- 1 lb twisted pasta (fusilli or rotini)
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Honey Garlic Sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Parmesan Cream Base
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced thin
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Cook twisted pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining completely.
- Season Chicken: Pat chicken pieces dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot.
- Sear Chicken: Add seasoned chicken to hot skillet in single layer. Cook 4-5 minutes without moving, then flip and cook 3-4 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make Sauce: Add butter, minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and red pepper flakes to chicken. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and bubbling.
- Add Cream: Pour in heavy cream and cream cheese, whisking until smooth. Simmer 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened, then stir in parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine Everything: Add drained pasta to skillet and toss with sauce. Add pasta water if needed for consistency. Remove from heat and stir in fresh parsley.
- Serve Hot: Divide among bowls and garnish with sliced green onions and extra parmesan. Serve immediately while hot and creamy for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Don’t skip reserving pasta water; the starch helps create silky sauce consistency.
- Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 3 days in refrigerator.
- Freshly grated parmesan melts much better than pre-shredded cheese.
- Let cream cheese soften at room temperature for smooth sauce.
- Serve immediately while hot for best creamy texture and flavor.
- Add pasta water gradually to achieve perfect sauce consistency.
Allergy Information: Dairy, Gluten, Soy
Nutrition
- Calories: 485 calories
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Protein: 35g