Description
Embark on a culinary adventure with this Mouthwatering Honey Pepper Chicken Panini Pasta. Combining the delightful crunch of grilled panini with the hearty goodness of pasta, this dish features a perfect balance of sweet honey and spicy pepper that will tantalize your taste buds. Ideal for family dinners or gatherings with friends, it’s quick to make and customizable to suit your preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 4 slices panini bread
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through (about 7-10 minutes).
- Drizzle honey over the cooked chicken and sprinkle with black pepper. Mix well and caramelize for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- In a separate pot, boil water and cook penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- Combine cooked pasta with honey pepper chicken in a large bowl, mixing gently.
- Fill slices of panini bread with the pasta mixture and grill until golden brown on both sides (around 4-5 minutes per side).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg