Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of the One-Pot Creamy Sweet Maple BBQ Chicken Pasta Skillet, a dish that seamlessly combines sweet maple syrup with tangy BBQ sauce for a truly unique culinary experience. This creamy pasta dish is not only quick and easy to prepare, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish, but it’s also versatile enough for any occasion—whether it’s a cozy family dinner or an elegant gathering with friends. With minimal cleanup thanks to its one-pot preparation, you can spend more time enjoying your meal and less time washing dishes. Each bite is rich, satisfying, and sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- Olive oil or butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add shredded chicken; season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, maple syrup, and BBQ sauce. Stir well to combine.
- Add uncooked pasta; bring mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10–12 minutes until pasta is cooked and sauce thickens.
- Stir in cheddar cheese and cream cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg