Creamy Honey BBQ Chicken and Cheddar Pasta

 

Ingredients: ❤️😁

🔹️🔹️For the Chicken:

↪️1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces

↪️1 tbsp olive oil

↪️1/2 tsp garlic powder

↪️Salt and black pepper to taste

🔹️🔹️For the Sauce & Pasta:

↪️8 oz penne or rotini pasta

↪️1 tbsp butter

↪️1/2 cup diced onion

↪️2 garlic cloves, minced

↪️1/2 cup honey BBQ sauce

↪️1/2 cup chicken broth

↪️1 cup heavy cream

↪️1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

↪️1/4 tsp smoked paprika

↪️Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

👉Directions:

✅️Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

✅️In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook chicken pieces for 6–7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

✅️In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté onion until soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.

Stir in BBQ sauce, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer, then lower heat.

✅️Add in shredded cheddar cheese and smoked paprika. Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is creamy.

✅️Add cooked pasta and chicken to the skillet, tossing everything together until well coated in the sauce.

✅️Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

🔹️Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 560 per serving Servings: 4 servings