Hot Honey Balsamic Chicken Alfredo: A Juicy Twist on Comfort Food
A delicious and comforting dish that combines spicy hot honey with rich balsamic flavors in a creamy Alfredo sauce.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 cups fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Remove chicken and let rest, then slice into strips.
- In the same skillet, add balsamic vinegar and hot honey; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until well combined and heated through.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce, toss to combine, and then add the sliced chicken on top.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp or vegetables for a different variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Hot Honey Balsamic Chicken Alfredo, Chicken Alfredo, Comfort Food