Creamy Honey Dijon Chicken Pasta with Crispy Turkey Bacon
Creamy Honey Dijon Chicken Pasta is a delectable dish that marries tender chicken with a luscious, creamy honey mustard sauce. This one-skillet meal packs a flavorful punch, combining the tang of Dijon mustard and the sweetness of honey to elevate ordinary weeknight dinners into something truly special. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy families or those seeking comfort food without the fuss. Plus, it’s customizable — swap in your favorite pasta shape or add veggies to make it your own. Enjoy this creamy delight that promises to impress both family and friends!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 12 oz penne or rigatoni pasta
- 6 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook turkey bacon until crispy; set aside.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil if needed and sauté chicken until golden brown, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add onion and garlic; cook until fragrant (3–4 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth; scrape browned bits from the skillet.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and honey until combined.
- Cook pasta separately; drain and add to sauce with turkey bacon.
- Toss well to coat before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg