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
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1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
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1 pound pasta (penne, rotini, or preferred type)
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4 tablespoons butter
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1/4 cup honey
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1 cup chicken broth
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 1/2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
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2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
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Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in honey, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
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Add chicken pieces to the skillet. Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
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Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
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Add the cooked pasta and shredded white cheddar cheese. Stir until cheese is fully melted and everything is coated in sauce.
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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