One-Pan Tangy Honey BBQ Chicken Penne
Indulge in the comforting flavors of One-Pan Tangy Honey BBQ Chicken Penne—your perfect weeknight meal solution! This dish combines juicy, seared chicken and tender penne pasta, all enveloped in a smoky honey BBQ sauce that promises to tantalize your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 8 oz uncooked penne pasta
- 1 cup honey BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces and season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Sear until golden brown (6–8 minutes). Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Deglaze the pan by adding chicken broth and scraping up brown bits.
- Stir in honey BBQ sauce and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Add uncooked penne with enough water to cover (about 1 to 1½ cups). Cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Return chicken to the skillet; combine everything and let simmer for another 2–3 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning if needed, garnish with parsley or cheese, and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg