One-Pot Honey Garlic BBQ Chicken Pasta Recipe
This One-Pot Honey Garlic BBQ Chicken Pasta is a delicious, easy-to-make meal that combines tender chicken, rotini pasta, and a flavorful honey garlic BBQ sauce, all cooked together in a single pot for minimal cleanup. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this dish balances savory, sweet, and smoky flavors in one comforting bowl.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 12 oz rotini pasta
Sauce and Seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (use your favorite)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken breast, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same pot, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add Sauce Ingredients: Pour in the BBQ sauce, honey, and chicken broth into the pot. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
- Cook Pasta: Add the rotini pasta to the pot and stir to make sure it is submerged in the liquid. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Combine Chicken: Return the cooked chicken to the pot and stir well to coat the chicken thoroughly with the sauce and pasta.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve the dish hot for a comforting and flavorful meal.
Notes
- Use a good-quality BBQ sauce to enhance the flavor.
- If the sauce thickens too much during cooking, add a splash of water or extra chicken broth to loosen it.
- This dish can be made with other pasta shapes if rotini is unavailable.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when sautéing the garlic.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
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