Description
A comforting one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, and cheesy pasta. Perfect for busy families, this hearty recipe delivers velvety flavors with minimal cleanup in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb Chicken Breast, cubed into bite-sized pieces
12 oz Penne Pasta, dry and uncooked
1.5 cups BBQ Sauce, hickory or sweet variety
3 cups Chicken Broth, low-sodium
2 cups Cheddar Cheese, freshly shredded
2 tbsp Olive Oil, extra virgin
1 tsp Garlic Powder
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large deep-sided skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Add seasoned chicken in a single layer and brown for 5 minutes until opaque.
Remove chicken and set aside.
Pour chicken broth and BBQ sauce into the skillet, scraping the bottom to release brown bits.
Stir in dry pasta, ensuring it’s fully submerged in liquid.
Return browned chicken to the skillet, stir to combine.
Simmer for 10-12 minutes, until pasta is tender and sauce thickens.
Add freshly shredded cheddar cheese and cook 2-3 minutes until melted and smooth.
Notes
For smoother sauce, stir frequently during simmering.
Adjust BBQ sauce to taste—add 1-2 tbsp more broth if sauce is too thick.
Optional: Add 1 cup cooked peas or diced carrots for extra nutrition.
Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner recipes
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg