One-Pan Tangy Honey BBQ Chicken Penne
This recipe combines chicken, penne pasta, and a tangy honey BBQ sauce for a quick and tasty meal.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Cooking spoon
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Pasta and Sauce
- 2 cups penne pasta (uncooked)
- 1 ½ cups water or chicken broth
- ¾ cup BBQ sauce (preferably smoky variety)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional: chopped parsley or green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken, season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Add penne pasta, water or chicken broth, BBQ sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder to the skillet. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until pasta is cooked.
Notes
Garnish with chopped parsley or green onion if desired.