Description
This One-Pan Tangy Honey BBQ Chicken Penne is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken, penne pasta, and a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Pasta:
- 8 oz uncooked penne pasta
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup honey BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional)
- Chopped parsley, crushed red pepper flakes, shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- 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.
Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Sear until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: One-Pan, Tangy, Honey BBQ, Chicken, Penne, Pasta, Easy, Quick, Weeknight Dinner
