Description
Make this flavorful one-pan tangy honey BBQ chicken penne for a quick and easy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add cubed chicken and cook until no longer pink.
- Season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in BBQ sauce and honey.
- Add uncooked penne pasta and 2 cups of water.
- Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
- Adjust honey or BBQ sauce for sweetness preference.
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for extra nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: one-pan, BBQ chicken, honey pasta, easy dinner