Name: One-Pot Honey Garlic BBQ Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast, diced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3/4 cup BBQ sauce; 2 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 3 cups chicken broth (or water); 2 1/2 cups dry rotini pasta; Salt and black pepper, to taste; Optional: red pepper flakes or smoked paprika for extra kick

Description

A delicious one-pot meal combining tender chicken, zesty BBQ sauce, and rotini pasta for a hearty family dish.

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast, diced
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup BBQ sauce
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
3 cups chicken broth (or water)
2 1/2 cups dry rotini pasta
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional: red pepper flakes or smoked paprika for extra kick

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Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
Add the diced chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes until lightly browned.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the BBQ sauce, honey, and soy sauce. Stir to coat the chicken.
Pour in the chicken broth and add the dry rotini. Mix well to ensure that the pasta is submerged.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Uncover and simmer for another 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens and the pasta is al dente.
Taste and season with salt, pepper, and optional spices. Serve hot.

Notes

For a creamier version, add a splash of heavy cream or a tablespoon of cream cheese after the pasta finishes cooking. Experiment with different barbecue sauces for flavor variations.