Description
A delightful blend of honey-glazed chicken and sautéed vegetables served with al dente pasta and grilled panini, creating a symphony of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Bread for panini (ciabatta, sourdough, or whole-grain)
Instructions
- Sauté the peppers: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced bell peppers, allowing them to cook until they soften and their sweetness intensifies, about 5 minutes.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Stir in the shredded chicken, honey, and black pepper. Cook until everything is heated through, and the honey starts to caramelize slightly.
- Toss in the pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Gently fold all the ingredients together, ensuring the flavors coat every piece.
- Assemble the panini: Lay the chicken mixture and mozzarella cheese between two slices of bread, pressing down gently.
- Grill to perfection: Heat your panini press or skillet over medium-high heat and grill for about 3-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- Serve warm: Cut your panini in half and plate it next to a generous serving of honey pepper pasta.
Notes
You can prepare the chicken mixture ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. Adjust black pepper to taste for desired spice level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Honey Chicken, Panini Pasta, Comfort Food