🍯🍗 Creamy Honey BBQ Chicken & Cheddar Pasta
- Ingredients:
For the Chicken & Pasta:
2 large chicken breasts, diced
12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or elbow)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
For the Sauce:
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup honey BBQ sauce
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
🔥 Instructions:
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta:
Boil salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Cook the Chicken:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Cook until golden brown and fully cooked (about 6–7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Make the Creamy Sauce:
In the same skillet, pour in chicken broth and heavy cream.
Stir in honey BBQ sauce, onion powder, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes.
Simmer for 2 minutes, then add cheddar and mozzarella cheese, stirring until melted.
4️⃣ Combine Everything:
Return the chicken to the skillet and toss with the cooked pasta.
Stir until everything is coated in the creamy BBQ cheese sauce.
5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy:
Garnish with extra cheese and serve hot.
⏳ Time & Serve:
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4v