Ooo yes 😌 this one’s a crowd-pleaser. Creamy, garlicky pasta + sticky-sweet honey garlic chicken = comfort food perfection. Here’s a clear, foolproof recipe you can make on a weeknight but still feel fancy.
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Honey Garlic Chicken
⏱ Time
About 35–40 minutes
Serves 2–3 (easy to double)
Ingredients
Honey Garlic Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts (or thighs), sliced
- Salt & black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
Sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium if possible)
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional but 🔥)
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta
- 250 g (8–9 oz) pasta (penne, fettuccine, or spaghetti)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & black pepper
- Pasta water (as needed)
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta
- Boil pasta in well-salted water.
- Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
2️⃣ Make the Honey Garlic Chicken
- Season chicken with salt & pepper.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high.
- Cook chicken until golden and cooked through (5–7 min). Remove from pan.
- In the same pan, add garlic → sauté 30 seconds.
- Add honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and chili flakes.
- Simmer 2–3 minutes until sticky.
- Return chicken to pan, toss to coat. Turn heat off.
3️⃣ Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce
- In another pan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic, cook 30 seconds.
- Pour in cream and Italian seasoning.
- Simmer gently 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan until smooth.
- Add pasta + splash of pasta water until silky.
- Season with salt & pepper.
4️⃣ Serve
- Plate creamy pasta
- Top with honey garlic chicken
- Spoon extra sauce over everything 🤌
Optional Upgrades
- 🌿 Add spinach or mushrooms to the pasta
- 🍋 Finish with lemon zest for brightness
- 🧀 Mix in mozzarella for extra stretch
- 🌶 Drizzle chili oil on top
Want variations?
I can make it:
- 🍗 Air fryer chicken
- 🥦 Vegetarian
- 🥛 No cream (lighter version)
- 🔥 Spicy Korean-style
Just tell me your vibe 😏
