Description
Hot Honey Garlic Chicken with Roasted Broccoli & Cheesy Fig-Balsamic Alfredo Spaghetti is a bold and flavorful dinner that combines spicy-sweet glazed chicken, savory roasted broccoli, and creamy spaghetti tossed in a unique fig-balsamic Alfredo sauce. It’s indulgent, well-balanced, and perfect for both weeknights and entertaining.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup hot honey (or regular honey + 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Optional: grated parmesan for broccoli
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 oz cream cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp fig jam or preserves
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss broccoli with 1 tbsp olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper, sear until golden and cooked through (about 4–5 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in hot honey, soy sauce, and vinegar. Simmer briefly, then return chicken to the pan and spoon glaze over it until thickened.
- In a separate saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Add parmesan and cream cheese (if using) and stir until smooth. Mix in fig jam and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss cooked spaghetti in the Alfredo sauce until evenly coated.
- Plate by twirling pasta onto each plate, topping with sliced chicken, roasted broccoli, and extra glaze or parmesan as desired.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for more flavor, or swap in shrimp or tofu for variation.
- For added flavor, drizzle extra balsamic glaze on top before serving.
- Store components separately to maintain texture when reheating.
- Adjust red pepper flakes in hot honey for desired spice level.
- Short on time? Use store-bought Alfredo and mix in fig jam and balsamic.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
