Description
Creamy Honey BBQ Chicken & Cheddar Pasta is a delightful dish that brings comfort and flavor to your table. Tender chicken is enveloped in a luscious honey BBQ sauce, mixed with cheesy elbow macaroni, creating an irresistible combination that will impress your family and friends. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this recipe is simple to make while delivering a taste explosion that warms the heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup honey BBQ sauce
- 1 cup fresh spinach (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add elbow macaroni, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Create the sauce: Lower heat in the same skillet, add cream cheese and honey BBQ sauce, stirring until smooth.
- Add cheddar cheese: Gradually mix in shredded cheddar until melted and aromatic.
- Combine: Toss cooked macaroni into the skillet with the sauce, mixing well; fold in spinach if using.
- Season and serve: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot with additional cheese or crushed chips on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg