🧀 Honey Mustard Chicken with Cheddar Broccoli Pasta 🍗🥦✨
🌟 Treat yourself to the ultimate comfort meal with Honey Mustard Chicken with Cheddar Broccoli Pasta. Crispy, tangy chicken meets creamy cheddar Alfredo pasta and tender steamed broccoli for a dish that’s bursting with flavor and texture. 🍯💛
Ingredients
For the Honey Mustard Chicken:
🍗 2 large chicken breasts, pounded thin
🍯 1/4 cup honey
🥄 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
🥣 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
🥣 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
🥚 1 egg, beaten
🧂 1/2 tsp garlic powder
🧂 Salt & pepper to taste
🥄 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
For the Cheddar Broccoli Pasta:
🍝 8 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your choice)
🧈 2 tbsp butter
🧄 1 clove garlic, minced
🥛 1 cup heavy cream
🧀 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
🧂 Salt & pepper to taste
🥦 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
Optional Garnishes:
🧀 Extra shredded cheddar
🌿 Chopped parsley
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken:
In a small bowl, mix honey and Dijon mustard. Set aside.
Season the chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Coat the chicken in flour, dip into the beaten egg, and then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
Brush the cooked chicken with the honey mustard mixture and keep warm.
2️⃣ Cook the Pasta and Broccoli:
Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Steam the broccoli for 4-5 minutes until tender.
3️⃣ Make the Cheddar Alfredo Sauce:
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Gradually whisk in cheddar cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Toss the cooked pasta and steamed broccoli in the cheddar sauce until evenly coated.
4️⃣ Assemble the Dish:
Plate the cheddar broccoli pasta on serving plates and top with the crispy honey mustard chicken.
5️⃣ Garnish and Serve:
Sprinkle with extra shredded cheddar and garnish with parsley. Serve warm and enjoy!