Description
Sweet and Tangy BBQ Chicken Meatball Pasta is a delightful, one-skillet meal that marries the bold flavors of BBQ chicken with comforting pasta. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, delivering a sweet and tangy flavor profile that kids and adults alike will love. With minimal cleanup thanks to the one-skillet method, you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying dinner with your loved ones. The savory meatballs, coated in a rich BBQ sauce and served over pasta, are topped with melted cheddar cheese for an irresistible finish. Enjoy this hearty dish that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 12 oz penne or rotini pasta
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Form into small meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; brown the meatballs until fully cooked. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, mix BBQ sauce, honey, ketchup, and chicken broth; simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Stir uncooked pasta into the sauce; cover and simmer for 10–12 minutes until al dente.
- Return meatballs to the skillet; stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg