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One-pot honey garlic BBQ chicken pasta with rotini spirals coated in sticky sweet sauce garnished with fresh parsley

One-Pot Honey Garlic BBQ Chicken Pasta

Tender chicken coated in sticky honey garlic BBQ sauce mixed with rotini pasta, all cooked together in one pot for easy weeknight comfort food.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 12 oz rotini pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce your favorite variety
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 4 cups chicken broth low-sodium preferred
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot with lid
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken breast, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  3. Pour in BBQ sauce, honey, and chicken broth. Stir well to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  4. Add rotini pasta and stir to ensure it is fully submerged. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
  5. Return cooked chicken to the pot and stir well to coat everything in the sauce. Let it rest for 2 minutes to allow sauce to thicken. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Use rotini, penne, or shells for best sauce absorption. Avoid long pastas like spaghetti. Chicken thighs can be substituted for juicier results. Adjust seasoning based on your BBQ sauce's saltiness. Stir pasta occasionally while cooking to prevent sticking.