Sticky Honey BBQ Pepper Jack Chicken Pasta
Indulge in the delightful Sticky Honey BBQ Pepper Jack Chicken Pasta, a flavorful dish that combines juicy chicken, creamy pepper jack cheese, and a sweet and smoky honey BBQ sauce over perfectly cooked penne pasta. This quick weeknight meal can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy families. With its balance of comfort and taste, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table, whether it’s a family dinner or a game day treat. Enjoy a satisfying fusion of flavors that is both kid-friendly and easy to customize with your favorite vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook seasoned chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Let rest before slicing into strips.
- In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce and honey together.
- Return sliced chicken to skillet; add the sauce mixture and stir to coat evenly for about 2-3 minutes.
- Toss the cooked penne pasta into the skillet with the saucy chicken until well combined.
- Sprinkle with shredded pepper jack cheese, cover the skillet for 2-3 minutes to melt cheese.
- Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg