Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Pasta (Printable Version)

Tender chicken with glossy honey garlic sauce and Parmesan-coated pasta, ready in 35 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), pounded to even thickness
02 - 1 teaspoon paprika
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
05 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

→ Honey Garlic Sauce & Pasta

06 - ⅓ cup honey
07 - ¼ cup soy sauce
08 - 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
09 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
10 - ½ teaspoon garlic salt
11 - ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
12 - 2 cups chicken broth
13 - ½ cup heavy whipping cream
14 - 8 ounces spaghetti, uncooked
15 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
16 - 2 tablespoons water
17 - ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

→ Garnish

18 - Chopped fresh parsley
19 - Extra red pepper flakes

# How To Make:

01 - Season the chicken breasts evenly with paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken breasts.
03 - Cook for 5 minutes on one side. Flip, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook another 5–7 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
04 - Remove chicken from the skillet and tent with foil to keep warm.
05 - In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, garlic salt, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
06 - In the same skillet over medium-high heat, pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle boil.
07 - Add uncooked spaghetti, fanning it out or breaking it in half so it lays mostly flat. Stir with tongs to coat and submerge.
08 - Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
09 - In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
10 - Pour the honey garlic sauce over the pasta. Stir well, then immediately add the cornstarch slurry. Simmer uncovered for 2–3 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce thickens and coats the pasta.
11 - Remove from heat and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
12 - Slice the cooked chicken and arrange on top of the pasta.
13 - Garnish with chopped parsley and extra red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve immediately.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce clings to every strand of pasta because you cook it right in the skillet
  • Everything comes together in about 30 minutes with minimal cleanup
  • The honey garlic flavor hits that perfect sweet and savory spot
02 -
  • The pasta will keep cooking in the hot sauce, so pull it when it is just slightly firmer than you want
  • If the sauce gets too thick, splash in a little more chicken broth to thin it out
  • Cornstarch needs to boil for a full minute to activate, otherwise your sauce will not thicken properly
03 -
  • Room temperature chicken cooks more evenly and will not seize up when it hits the pan
  • Grate your own Parmesan instead of using pre shredded for better melting
  • Let the sauce rest for a minute off the heat before serving to let it reach its full thickness
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