One-Pot Honey Garlic BBQ Chicken Pasta Recipe
This One-Pot Honey Garlic BBQ Chicken Pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make meal combining tender chicken breast, sweet and tangy honey garlic BBQ sauce, and perfectly cooked rotini pasta. It’s a comforting one-pot dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights and packed with flavor from garlic and savory BBQ sauce all cooked together in a single pot for minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Protein & Pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 12 oz rotini pasta
Sauce & Seasonings
- 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
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken breast, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5–7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Sauté garlic: In the same pot, add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add liquids and sauce: Pour in the BBQ sauce, honey, and chicken broth. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Cook the pasta: Add rotini pasta to the pot and stir to ensure it is submerged in the liquid. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook the pasta uncovered for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Once the pasta is cooked, add the cooked chicken back into the pot. Stir thoroughly to coat the chicken in the honey garlic BBQ sauce and allow all flavors to meld for 1–2 minutes on low heat.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish before serving hot.
Notes
- Use your preferred BBQ sauce for a personalized flavor.
- Adjust the amount of honey according to your sweetness preference.
- Make sure not to overcook the pasta to avoid mushiness.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes when sautéing garlic.
- This dish reheats well and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keywords: one-pot pasta, BBQ chicken pasta, honey garlic chicken, quick dinner, easy weeknight meal
