Description
BBQ Honey Garlic Chicken Rotini Skillet is the ultimate weeknight meal that combines tender shredded chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and a sweet yet smoky BBQ sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pan dish delivers a delightful blend of flavors that will please the whole family. The rotini pasta perfectly absorbs the sauce, creating a satisfying and comforting meal that’s both easy to prepare and impressive enough for casual gatherings. With minimal cleanup required, you can enjoy more time with loved ones after dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced)
- 1 cup onion (diced)
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and bell peppers; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, honey, corn, and cooked pasta to the skillet. Mix well to combine and heat through for about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted into the mixture.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg