Creamy Chicken Pasta with Bell Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes & Dijon-Honey Sauce

• Olive oil – 2 tablespoons

• 1 onion – finely chopped

• 3 garlic cloves – minced

• 1 bell pepper – diced (any color)

• 150 g cherry tomatoes – halved

• 240 ml (1 cup) double cream

• Salt – to taste

• Black pepper – to taste

• 30 g Parmesan cheese – grated

• 1 tablespoon flour (for thickening, optional in version 2)

• 300 ml chicken broth (for version 2 sauce)

• 100 ml heavy cream (for version 2 sauce)

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

• 1 teaspoon honey

• 1 tablespoon butter (optional, version 2)

• Fresh parsley – chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

• Slice chicken fillets into strips or cubes.

• In a bowl, season with salt, pepper, oregano, nutmeg, and paprika.

• Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat evenly.

• Let marinate for 15–20 minutes while preparing the other ingredients.

Step 2: Cook the Pasta

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

• Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.

• Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup of the pasta water.

Step 3: Sauté the Vegetables

• In a large skillet, heat olive oil.

• Add chopped onion and sauté for 2 minutes until soft.

• Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.

• Stir in bell pepper and cook for 2 more minutes.

• Add cherry tomatoes and cook until slightly softened, about 2 minutes.

Step 4: Cook the Chicken

Step 5: Make the Creamy Sauce

• Pour in the double cream, then season with salt and pepper.

• Stir in Parmesan cheese and let the sauce simmer gently for 3–5 minutes.

• For added richness, stir in 1 tsp Dijon mustard and 1 tsp honey.

• (For a thicker sauce, add 1 tbsp flour before cream or use chicken broth and cream mixture as in version 2.)

Step 6: Combine Everything

• Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together until pasta is fully coated.

• If needed, loosen the sauce with reserved pasta water.

• Let simmer for 1–2 minutes so all the flavors come together.

Step 7: Garnish and Serve

• Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.

• Serve warm with extra Parmesan on top if desired.

• Enjoy with a side salad or garlic bread.