Easy Sticky Sweet Honey Smoky BBQ Chicken Pasta
A delightful dish that balances smoky, sweet, and savory flavors, perfect for families. Juicy chicken coated in sticky BBQ sauce served over pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Mix BBQ sauce, honey, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until well combined.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and black pepper, then cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Allow the chicken to rest before slicing.
- Return sliced chicken to the skillet and pour the sauce mixture over it; stir to coat and heat through for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet, tossing to combine well with the sauce and chicken.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. Enjoy every last bite!
Notes
Store leftover pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, add a splash of water to keep it from drying out.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 770mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg