Honey Mustard Chicken Pasta

Honey Mustard Chicken Pasta is a simple weeknight dinner that anyone can make. The no-cook sauce has a lovely balance of sweetness and tang to go with the pasta and tender chicken.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Servings:

Calories: 415kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

3 cups pasta penne, rotini, or your favorite shape
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken tenderloins, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ cup honey
½ cup Dijon mustard
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Cook the pasta. In a large pot with enough water to cover the pasta, boil the pasta according ot package instructions until desired doneness, then drain and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil and garlic until fragrant, and then add the chicken. Sprinkle the chicken with salt, pepper, onion powder, and paprika. Give it a stir to combine flavors. Cook while periodically stirring until all chicken pieces are cooked throughout. Remove from heat.
In a small bowl, combine the honey, Dijon mustard, and mayonnaise until well combined. Pour this mixture over the chicken and stir. Add the pasta to the skillet and stir until all the pasta and chicken is coated in the sauce.
Garnish with parsley and serve!

Notes

Taste the honey mustard sauce after mixing, then adjust it to your liking. Add more of any ingredient to make it sweeter or tangier based on your preference.
You can make this recipe ahead of time, and it will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat the chicken, pasta, and sauce in a skillet over low heat with a splash of water or broth, stirring often. It tastes just as good as when it’s freshly made.
I like to reserve a little pasta water before draining. Then, when I mix in the sauce, I can use it to thin things out if needed without watering down the flavor.

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