Description
One-Pot Bold Honey BBQ Chicken & Pasta is a deliciously satisfying meal that combines tender chicken, creamy cheddar cheese, and a sweet tangy honey BBQ sauce, all cooked in a single pot for minimal cleanup. This dish is your go-to solution for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Ready in just 30 minutes, it offers both comfort and convenience without compromising on flavor. Customize it with your favorite pasta or additional veggies for a personal touch. Enjoy this hearty one-pot meal that promises to please everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 12 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup honey BBQ sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add shredded chicken, diced red onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; cook for 2–3 minutes until the onion softens.
- Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, and honey BBQ sauce. Add uncooked pasta; stir to coat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10–12 minutes.
- Once pasta is cooked and liquid thickens slightly, stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg