Description
Twisted Pasta with Honey Garlic Chicken and Parmesan Cream is an irresistible blend of textures and flavors that transforms dinner into something truly special. This easy recipe brings together golden seared chicken glazed with sweet-savory honey garlic sauce and rich Parmesan cream, all tossed with tender rotini noodles. Whether you’re looking for quick dinner ideas, a satisfying food idea for family night, or a delicious comfort meal to impress, this pasta recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort. The creamy sauce hugs every twist of pasta, while the sticky-sweet chicken provides the perfect savory bite. It’s the kind of comforting, easy dinner that feels like a treat every time.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (bite-sized pieces)
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp olive oil
For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
1/4 cup honey
3 tbsp soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Pasta and Cream Sauce:
12 oz rotini or fusilli pasta
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
2 cups whole milk
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
Fresh parsley, chopped
Extra Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Toss chicken with salt, pepper, and cornstarch. Sauté in olive oil over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through. Remove from pan.
- In the same pan, combine honey, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 2–3 minutes. Return chicken to coat and caramelize.
- In a saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly add milk, whisking until smooth. Simmer to thicken, then stir in Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine cooked pasta with cream sauce. Serve with honey garlic chicken on top. Garnish with parsley and more Parmesan.