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Creamy Honey BBQ Chicken Cheddar Pasta

Creamy Honey BBQ Chicken Cheddar Pasta Recipe

A rich and comforting creamy honey BBQ chicken cheddar pasta with sweet, smoky, and cheesy flavor in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz pasta penne or rotini
  • 1 lb chicken breast diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ¾ cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta until al dente and drain.
  2. Sauté chicken in olive oil until cooked through.
  3. Add BBQ sauce, honey, cream, and seasoning.
  4. Simmer gently over low heat.
  5. Stir in cheddar until melted.
  6. Add pasta and chicken, tossing gently.
  7. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Keep heat low when adding cheese
  • Add milk or cream if sauce thickens