Description
This Creamy Smoky White Cheddar Honey Butter Chicken Pasta Skillet is your one-pan solution for busy weeknights! Loaded with tender chicken, rotini pasta, and a smoky-sweet cheese sauce, this dish is pure comfort food magic with a hint of gourmet flair.
Ingredients
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
1 pound pasta (penne, rotini, or preferred type)
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
Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in honey, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Add chicken pieces to the skillet. Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
Add the cooked pasta and shredded white cheddar cheese. Stir until cheese is fully melted and everything is coated in sauce.
Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot.
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Swap white cheddar for Monterey Jack or mild cheddar if needed.
Gluten-free pasta works perfectly for a gluten-free option.
Add a splash of pasta water if the sauce becomes too thick during reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main course
- Method: Skillet, One-Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 690 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg