One-Pot Maple Honey BBQ Chicken & Sausage Pasta
One-Pot Maple Honey BBQ Chicken & Sausage Pasta is the perfect solution for busy weeknights and family gatherings. This dish combines tender chicken, smoky sausage, and a creamy maple BBQ sauce, all cooked together in one pot for maximum flavor and minimal cleanup. In under 30 minutes, you can serve a hearty, crowd-pleasing meal that delights both kids and adults alike. The versatility of this recipe allows for easy customization with your favorite vegetables or pasta shapes, making it a staple in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 servings 1x
- 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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced red onion for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add sliced smoked sausage and cook for an additional 5 minutes until browned.
- Stir in shredded chicken, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; cook for another 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, maple syrup, and BBQ sauce; stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, add pasta, reduce heat to simmer, cover the pot, and cook for about 12-15 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Remove from heat; stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg