Creamy Honey Dijon Chicken Pasta
Indulge in a delightful one-pan meal with Creamy Honey Dijon Chicken Pasta. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken breasts enveloped in a luscious honey mustard sauce, perfectly balanced with the richness of cream and the zest of garlic. Ideal for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this pasta recipe is not only quick to prepare but also incredibly satisfying. Serve it alongside a fresh salad or crusty bread for a complete meal that your family and friends will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 12 oz penne or rigatoni pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced chicken breasts and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and diced onion to the skillet; sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and honey; cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and add to the skillet with the sauce.
- Toss everything together until pasta is well-coated in the creamy sauce. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 155mg