Honey Garlic BBQ Chicken Pasta (Printer-Friendly Version)
Tender chicken and spiral pasta simmer in a sweet, smoky honey garlic BBQ sauce for a quick and satisfying meal.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Protein
01 -
450 grams chicken breast, diced
→ Pasta
02 -
250 grams rotini pasta
→ Sauce and Seasonings
03 -
30 milliliters olive oil
04 -
3 cloves garlic, minced
05 -
120 milliliters smoky BBQ sauce
06 -
30 milliliters honey
07 -
480 milliliters chicken broth
08 -
Salt, to taste
09 -
Black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
10 -
Fresh parsley, chopped
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 -
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season diced chicken with salt and pepper. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
02 -
Add a bit more olive oil if necessary to the same pot. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to burn.
03 -
Pour in BBQ sauce, honey, and chicken broth. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
04 -
Add rotini pasta directly into the pot. Stir to ensure the pasta is submerged in the liquid. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until pasta is al dente and liquid has mostly absorbed.
05 -
Return cooked chicken to the pot. Stir well to coat the chicken evenly with the sauce.
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Sprinkle chopped parsley over the dish for freshness and color. Serve hot.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
01 -
Stir pasta occasionally during cooking to prevent sticking. Use fresh garlic for best aroma. Adjust seasoning after tasting, as BBQ sauce varies in flavor.