Hot Honey Balsamic Chicken Alfredo Recipe For Dinner
This Hot Honey Balsamic Chicken Alfredo Recipe is a perfect dinner idea for busy nights.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons hot honey
- 300 g fettuccine or pasta
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Red chili flakes for topping
Instructions
Season the Chicken
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika. Mix well so every piece is coated evenly.
Cook the Chicken
- Heat olive oil in pan. Cook chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
Boil the Pasta
- Boil pasta in salted water. Cook until soft but firm. Drain and keep aside.
Melt the Butter
- Add butter to the same pan. Let it melt slowly on low heat.
Add Garlic
- Add minced garlic. Cook gently until fragrant. Do not burn the garlic.
Add Cream and Milk
- Pour heavy cream and milk. Stir slowly. Let sauce warm and thicken gently.
Add Cheese
- Add Parmesan cheese. Stir until melted and smooth. Sauce should look creamy and thick.
Add Balsamic Vinegar
- Pour balsamic vinegar into sauce. Stir gently to mix flavor evenly.
Add Hot Honey
- Add hot honey. Mix well. Taste and adjust sweetness or spice.
Add Seasoning
- Add Italian seasoning. Stir and let sauce simmer for two minutes.
Add Chicken
- Put cooked chicken back into pan. Coat with sauce completely.
Add Pasta
- Add cooked pasta. Toss gently until pasta is fully covered with sauce.
Final Simmer
- Let everything cook together for three minutes. Flavors will blend beautifully.
Garnish and Serve
- Top with parsley and chili flakes. Serve hot and fresh for best taste.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier texture.
- Add mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Use shrimp instead of chicken for seafood version.
- Add spinach for healthy green color.
- Use whole wheat pasta for healthy option.
- Add extra hot honey for more spice.
- Use low-fat cream for lighter version.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes for rich taste.