🍯🍗 Honey Garlic BBQ Chicken Pasta 🍝✨
A creamy, smoky-sweet pasta dish made in one pot—easy, flavorful, and perfect for weeknight dinners!
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Directions
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken, season with paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned.
- Sauté Garlic: Add minced garlic. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add Liquids & Pasta: Stir in chicken broth, milk, barbecue sauce, and honey. Bring to boil. Add pasta.
- Simmer: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 12–15 minutes. Stir occasionally until pasta is tender and sauce thickens.
- Add Cheese: Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until melted and creamy.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm.
Details
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Kcal: ~420 kcal per serving
✨ Sweet, smoky, and garlicky—this one-pot pasta is comfort food with a BBQ twist!