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One-Pot Honey Garlic BBQ Chicken Pasta

This One-Pot Honey Garlic BBQ Chicken Pasta combines savory grilled chicken with rich BBQ sauce and honey, all enveloped in perfectly cooked pasta for a delightful, easy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 12 oz rotini pasta Perfect for capturing the sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil Providing richness and flavor
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced For a fragrant kick
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce Sweet and tangy
  • 1/4 cup honey Adding a deliciously sweet undertone
  • 4 cups chicken broth For a rich, savory base
  • to taste Salt and pepper Enhancing all flavors
  • to taste Fresh parsley, chopped For a bright and colorful garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add diced chicken breast, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Remove the chicken and set it aside.
  3. In the same pot, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Pour in BBQ sauce, honey, and chicken broth, stirring to blend the flavors.
  2. Add rotini pasta, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 12-15 minutes until the pasta is tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
  3. Return cooked chicken to the pot, stirring until coated in the sauce.
  4. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

To enhance flavors, consider marinating the chicken in BBQ sauce for 30 minutes. You can make this dish spicier by adding red pepper flakes.