One-Pot Maple Honey BBQ Chicken & Sausage Pasta
One-Pot Maple Honey BBQ Chicken & Sausage Pasta is a delightful and comforting meal that combines tender chicken, smoky sausage, and creamy pasta in a sweet and savory maple BBQ sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this one-pot wonder is not only easy to prepare but also ensures minimal cleanup. With just 30 minutes of cooking time, you can enjoy a hearty dish that will satisfy everyone at the table. Add your favorite vegetables for an extra nutritional boost and get ready to indulge in a flavor-packed experience!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 12 ounces penne or rotini pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced red onion for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add sliced smoked sausage and cook for an additional 5 minutes until browned.
- Stir in shredded chicken, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; cook for another 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, maple syrup, and BBQ sauce; stir well.
- Bring to a boil, add pasta, reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook for about 12-15 minutes until al dente.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve warm with chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg