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One-Pan Hot Honey Chicken Alfredo

Recipe by Christopher Smith on InstagramAdded 1 August 2026.

10 minutes to prep, 25 to cook. A comforting one‑pan pasta dish that blends the sweet heat of hot honey with a rich Alfredo sauce, topped with juicy chicken breasts. The creamy sauce clings to every strand of pasta while fresh basil and green onions add a bright finish, making it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

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One-Pan Hot Honey Chicken Alfredo by Christopher Smith, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Season the chicken breasts with 2 tbsp of the Italian seasoning, reserving 1 tsp for later.

  2. Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and sear 3–4 minutes on the first side.

  3. Flip the chicken, lower the heat, and continue cooking 4–5 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove the chicken and set aside, keeping the pieces whole.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: seared chicken. Brown the chicken before setting it aside to finish warming later.

  4. In the same skillet melt 2 tbsp butter, then sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.

  5. Add 1.5 cup chicken broth, 2.5 cup Hot Honey Marinara, 0.75 cup heavy cream, and the remaining 2 tbsp Italian seasoning. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.

  6. Stir in 10 oz dry pasta, ensuring each piece is coated with the sauce. Simmer uncovered 9–11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: al dente pasta. Simmer uncovered in the sauce, stirring occasionally so the pasta cooks evenly.

  7. Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the cubed cream cheese until fully melted and smooth.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: smooth cream cheese. Whisk over low heat until the cheese melts completely.

  8. Add 0.75 cup grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce is creamy and glossy.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: creamy glossy sauce. Stir in Parmesan until the sauce is smooth around the pasta.

  9. Return the whole chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them on top of the pasta to re‑warm for 2 minutes.

  10. Garnish with fresh basil leaves or sliced green onions, and sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately.

Tips while you cook

Season before searing
Season the chicken breasts with Italian seasoning before adding them to the skillet.
Set chicken aside after cooking
Remove the cooked chicken and keep it whole while you finish the sauce, then return it to re‑warm.
Simmer pasta uncovered
Stir the dry pasta into the sauce and simmer uncovered 9–11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until al dente and most liquid is absorbed.
Melt cream cheese on low
Reduce heat to low and whisk in the cubed cream cheese until fully melted and smooth.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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Chicken Alfredo, 7 ways

Seven creators posted their own. Most use parmesan cheese, chicken and garlic.

  1. Matthew Bounds55 min9 ingr.Only this one uses rotisserie chicken, buffalo wing sauce and penne pasta
  2. Christopher Smith35 min14 ingr.Only this one uses pasta, chicken broth and hot honey marinara
  3. lifewithmarq30 min9 ingr.Only this one uses penne, fettuccine and cajun seasoning
  4. rileysstupidrecipes1 hr5 ingr.Only this one uses lower-calorie alfredo sauce
  5. cookingforgains50 min7 ingr.Only this one uses ground chicken, kinder's salt and bell pepper
  6. lindshampton1 hr14 ingr.Only this one uses cottage cheese, milk and garlic and herb laughing cow cheese wedges
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