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One-Pan Tangy Honey BBQ Chicken Penne

One-Pan Tangy Honey BBQ Chicken Penne for Easy Weeknight Comfort

One-Pan Tangy Honey BBQ Chicken Penne is a delightful dish that marries smoky BBQ chicken flavors with pasta, perfect for busy weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil can use canola or vegetable oil as a substitute
  • 1 pound chicken (boneless breasts or thighs) juicy and flavorful; thighs can be more forgiving on cooking time
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or use 1 clove fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or use regular paprika with a touch of liquid smoke
For the Sauce
  • ½ cup chicken broth vegetable broth works for a vegetarian option
  • 1 cup honey BBQ sauce DIY version can be made using ketchup, honey, vinegar, brown sugar, paprika, and garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce use tamari for a gluten-free choice
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces penne pasta can substitute with rigatoni or fusilli
Optional Garnishes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese can be stirred in at the end
  • to taste crushed red pepper if desired

Equipment

  • large non-stick skillet

Method
 

  1. In a large non-stick skillet, warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add bite-sized pieces of chicken, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Sear for 5-7 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through, then set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium, pour in ½ cup of chicken broth, scrape the skillet's bottom to loosen browned bits, and let it simmer for about 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in 1 cup of honey BBQ sauce and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add 8 ounces of uncooked penne to the skillet, pour in enough water to just cover the pasta, cover with a lid, and simmer for 12-15 minutes.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet, stir it back into the pasta and sauce, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Quick, delicious one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights. Adjust seasonings to taste and enjoy fresh.

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