Description
BBQ Honey Garlic Chicken Rotini Skillet is a delightful one-pan meal that brings together the irresistible flavors of tender chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, sweet honey, and hearty rotini pasta. This dish is not only quick to prepare—taking just 30 minutes—but also versatile enough to accommodate your favorite vegetables or proteins. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it’s a family-friendly recipe that combines comfort with excitement on your dinner table. With minimal cleanup required, this flavorful skillet meal is sure to become a go-to in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced)
- 1 cup onion (diced)
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onions and bell peppers until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, honey, corn, and cooked pasta; mix well and heat through for about 3-5 minutes.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg