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One Pan Honey BBQ Chicken Penne
Emily

One-Pan Tangy Honey BBQ Chicken Penne

This One-Pan Tangy Honey BBQ Chicken Penne is a hearty, flavorful dinner made in just 30 minutes. Juicy chicken, tender pasta, and smoky-sweet BBQ sauce all come together in a single skillet for an easy, family-friendly meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 oz uncooked penne pasta
  • 1 cup honey BBQ sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (optional)
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • chopped parsley (optional, garnish)
  • crushed red pepper flakes (optional, garnish)
  • shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese (optional, garnish)

Equipment

  • large non-stick skillet with lid
  • Mixing spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Sear until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and deglaze the pan, scraping up brown bits.
  4. Stir in honey BBQ sauce and soy sauce. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
  5. Add uncooked penne and enough water (about 1–1½ cups) to barely cover. Cover and simmer 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
  6. Return chicken to skillet. Stir and simmer 2–3 minutes to combine flavors.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with parsley, cheese, or red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

For extra creaminess, stir in shredded cheese before serving. Adjust the spice by adding crushed red pepper flakes. Leftovers reheat well for lunch the next day.