Description
A delicious and easy one-pan recipe featuring tangy honey BBQ chicken served with penne pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 oz uncooked penne pasta
- 1 cup honey BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Sear until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Pour in chicken broth and deglaze the pan by scraping up brown bits.
- Stir in honey BBQ sauce and soy sauce. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Add uncooked penne and enough water to barely cover pasta (about 1 to 1½ cups). Cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
- Return chicken to skillet. Stir and simmer for another 2–3 minutes to combine flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Add garnishes if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli to the dish for added nutrition.
- Adjust the level of BBQ sauce to your taste preference.
- For a spicier kick, consider adding cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg