Description
Zesty Honey BBQ Chicken Pasta with Creamy Spinach is a quick and delicious meal that brings a perfect balance of flavors to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup honey BBQ sauce
- Fresh spinach (for garnish)
- Cooked pasta of your choice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and smoked paprika; cook for an additional minute.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken and pour in honey BBQ sauce, mixing well to coat the chicken evenly. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until heated through.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet with the chicken mixture, stirring until everything is well combined. Serve hot, garnished with fresh spinach if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Customize by adding seasonal vegetables or substituting turkey for chicken. For added texture, consider using whole grain pasta.