Sticky Smoky Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta Recipe – Quick and Flavorful
Sticky Smoky Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta is a luscious dish with tender chicken thighs coated in a sweet and smoky garlic butter sauce, tossed with perfectly cooked pasta for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish, Pasta
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 8 oz penne or linguine pasta
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes, chopped parsley, grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and optional red pepper flakes; cook until golden brown.
- Add soy sauce and honey to the skillet; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Toss cooked pasta with the chicken and gradually add reserved pasta water until well-coated.
- Serve warm, garnished with parsley and Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Adjust honey and soy sauce for preferred sweetness and saltiness.
- Red pepper flakes add optional heat for a spicier dish.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor.