One-Pan Tangy Honey BBQ Chicken Penne
One-Pan Tangy Honey BBQ Chicken Penne is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner made with tender chicken, pasta, and a rich honey barbecue sauce, all cooked together in one skillet for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
- 1 cup honey barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Optional Garnishes:
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Cook 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the pan.
- Stir in BBQ sauce and soy sauce. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Add uncooked penne and enough water to just cover. Cover and simmer 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
- Add chicken back to the skillet. Stir and simmer 2–3 more minutes to combine.
- Adjust seasoning. Top with parsley, red pepper flakes, or shredded cheese. Serve warm.