Smoky Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta is a rich comfort food pasta made with tender chicken, garlic butter sauce, soy sauce, honey, and smoked paprika.

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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs

8 oz penne or linguine pasta

3 tbsp unsalted butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup honey

1 tsp smoked paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional: red pepper flakes, chopped parsley, grated Parmesan cheese

1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.

2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.

3. Season chicken with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and optional red pepper flakes; cook until golden brown.

4. Add soy sauce and honey; simmer until slightly thickened.

5. Toss cooked pasta with chicken and gradually add reserved pasta water until well-coated.

6. Serve warm garnished with parsley and Parmesan cheese.

Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.

Do not overcook garlic to avoid bitterness.

Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 3 days.