One-Pan Tangy Honey BBQ Chicken Penne
Enjoy easy weeknight dinners with this One-Pan Tangy Honey BBQ Chicken Penne—quick, delicious, and perfect for meal prep. Try it tonight!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 8 oz uncooked penne pasta
- 1 cup honey BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Sear until golden brown and cooked through (5–7 minutes). Remove chicken and set aside.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up any brown bits. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in honey BBQ sauce and soy sauce (if using). Add uncooked penne pasta along with enough water to cover it (about 1 to 1½ cups). Cover and simmer for about 12–15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet and mix well. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot topped with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg