One Pot Sweet Chili Honey BBQ Chicken Pasta
One Pot Sweet Chili Honey BBQ Chicken Pasta is a delectable dish that brings together sweet and savory flavors in a single, hassle-free pot. Perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners, this meal is ready in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for those who want to enjoy a comforting dinner without spending hours in the kitchen. Tender chicken and al dente pasta are enveloped in a rich sauce made from sweet chili sauce and honey, creating a flavor explosion that pleases everyone at the table. Plus, with minimal cleanup required, this one-pot wonder is sure to become a staple in your meal rotation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 bell pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken breasts and cook for about 5–7 minutes until browned.
- Add diced onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper; sauté for an additional 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Pour in chicken broth and add penne pasta. Stir well and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer for 10–12 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- In a separate bowl, mix together sweet chili sauce, honey, soy sauce, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Pour this mixture into the pot and stir until well combined.
- Heat everything through for another 2–3 minutes before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg