Description

Craving something warm, flavorful, and easy to throw together? This One-Pot Honey Garlic BBQ Chicken Pasta is everything you want in a weeknight dinner — sweet, smoky, garlicky, and incredibly comforting. With just one pot and simple pantry ingredients, you’ll have a satisfying dish on the table in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy nights, quick dinners, meal prep, or feeding a hungry crowd, this recipe is a must-try. It’s a delicious blend of bold BBQ sauce, tender chicken, and perfectly cooked pasta, all simmered together into an irresistibly saucy, satisfying bite. Ideal for quick dinner ideas, easy pasta dishes, or family-friendly food ideas that don’t sacrifice flavor.

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast, diced
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup BBQ sauce
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
3 cups chicken broth (or water)
2 1/2 cups dry rotini pasta
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional: red pepper flakes or smoked paprika for extra kick

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
Add diced chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes until lightly browned.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
Reduce heat to medium. Add BBQ sauce, honey, and soy sauce. Stir to coat the chicken.
Pour in chicken broth and add dry rotini. Mix well to ensure pasta is submerged.
Bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Uncover and simmer for another 3–5 minutes until sauce thickens and pasta is al dente.
Taste and season with salt, pepper, and optional spices. Serve hot.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes