FREE standard shipping on orders over $30 to the contiguous US (Lower 48 states)!

Where to Buy

Hot Honey Chicken Pasta

Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Servings:

4-6

Flavors Used:

Hot Honey Chicken Pasta combines crispy fried chicken, creamy Cajun pasta, and a sweet-and-spicy hot honey glaze into one unforgettable comfort food recipe. The chicken is marinated for maximum tenderness, seasoned with Dan-O’s Cajun Seasoning, then fried until perfectly crispy before being tossed in a sweet buffalo honey sauce. Meanwhile, a rich cheese sauce flavored with Dan-O’s Tac-O Seasoning and Cajun Seasoning coats every bite of pasta for bold, savory flavor. Whether you’re making dinner for the family or looking for a crowd-pleasing pasta recipe with a spicy twist, this dish delivers the perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, sweet, and spicy.

Ingredients

Dan-O’s Cajun seasoning
Dan-O’s Tac-O seasoning
1 lb chicken tenderloins
1–2 cups buttermilk (enough to cover them for marinade)
⅛ cup jalapeño or pickle juice
2 cups all-purpose flour (season with the same seasonings)
2 cups of cooking oil (corn or peanut)

Hot Honey Sauce

½ cup buffalo sauce
¼ cup honey

Pasta

Dan-O’s Cajun seasoning
Dan-O’s Tac-O seasoning
1 lb penne pasta
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tsp minced garlic
½ yellow onion, finely chopped
1 ½ cups heavy cream
⅔ cup shredded mozzarella
⅔ cup Grated Parmesan

Preparation Instructions

Marinate the Chicken: Season the chicken tenderloins generously with Dan-O's Cajun Seasoning, then place them in a shallow bowl. Pour in enough buttermilk and jalapeño or pickle juice to fully coat the chicken. Let it marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour for juicy, flavor-packed chicken.
Fry Until Crispy: Coat each tenderloin in seasoned flour until well covered. Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat, then fry the chicken until it's golden brown, crispy, and cooked through. Transfer to a wire rack to cool while you prep the rest of the dish.
Cook the Pasta: Cook your favorite pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make the Hot Honey Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter, then stir in the buffalo sauce and honey. Simmer until smooth and glossy. Toss the crispy chicken in the sauce until every bite is coated in sweet heat.
Whip Up the Creamy Pasta: In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter and sauté the garlic and onion until fragrant. Sprinkle in Dan-O's Tac-O Seasoning and cook for another minute to wake up those bold flavors. Pour in the heavy cream, then stir in 1 tablespoon Dan-O's Cajun Seasoning. Add the mozzarella and Parmesan, stirring until the sauce is smooth, creamy, and loaded with cheesy goodness. Toss in the cooked pasta until every noodle is coated.
Assemble & Dig In: Pile the creamy pasta onto a plate, top it with the crispy hot honey chicken, and drizzle on any extra hot honey sauce. One bite and you'll know why this one's a keeper. Yum Yum Get Ya Sum!®