Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Smoky White Cheddar Honey Butter Chicken Pasta Skillet, a dish that perfectly marries Southern charm with creamy goodness. This one-skillet wonder is designed for busy weeknights, bringing together tender chicken, a rich honey butter sauce, and sharp white cheddar cheese in just 35 minutes. With its explosion of smoky flavor from paprika and the sweetness of honey, this recipe is sure to impress your family while providing a satisfying meal. Customize it easily by adding your favorite veggies or proteins for a personal touch. Enjoy leftovers throughout the week, as this dish stores beautifully in the fridge!
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 pound pasta (penne or rotini)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and stir in honey, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken pieces to the skillet. Cook until golden brown and fully cooked through (5–7 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer gently while stirring.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet and mix thoroughly.
- Gradually stir in shredded white cheddar until melted and creamy.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg