Ingredients
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- 2 cups penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and let it sizzle.
- Stir in the diced chicken, coating it with paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in chicken broth, barbecue sauce, and honey, then bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add penne pasta directly into the pan, stir well, cover, and cook until tender and absorbent.
- Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream until silky. Mix in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
Last Step:
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Feel free to use leftover chicken to save time.
For extra flavor, you can add your favorite vegetables, like bell peppers or spinach, during cooking.
Adjust the level of spice by increasing or decreasing the amount of paprika.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg