One-Pot Maple Honey BBQ Chicken & Sausage Pasta
Indulge in the delightful flavors of One-Pot Maple Honey BBQ Chicken & Sausage Pasta, a comforting dish that brings together tender chicken, smoky sausage, and pasta enveloped in a creamy maple BBQ sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe takes just 30 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or gatherings with friends. The harmonious balance of sweet and savory notes will leave everyone at the table satisfied. Plus, with everything cooked in one pot, you can enjoy your meal without the hassle of extensive cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 1 pound smoked sausage (sliced)
- 12 ounces penne or rotini pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the diced red onion for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add sliced smoked sausage to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes until browned.
- Stir in shredded chicken, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; cook until heated through (about 2 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, maple syrup, and BBQ sauce; stir well.
- Bring to a boil; add pasta, reduce heat to simmer, cover pot, and cook for about 12-15 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 330g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg