Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 oz uncooked penne pasta
- 1 cup honey BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces and season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Cook until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom.
- Stir in the honey BBQ sauce and soy sauce (if using) and let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add uncooked penne pasta and enough water to just cover the pasta (about 1 to 1½ cups). Cover the skillet and let it simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pasta is tender.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir everything together. Let it simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes to combine the flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot.
Notes
Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions for extra color. This dish can be easily adjusted with added vegetables or a different protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (with pasta substitution)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg