Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Zesty Honey BBQ Chicken Pasta with Creamy Spinach. This dish features tender chicken pieces sautéed to perfection and coated in a tangy honey BBQ sauce, complemented by rich, creamy spinach. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with family and friends. With its balance of savory, sweet, and creamy elements, this pasta dish is sure to become a favorite at 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
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- Cooked pasta of your choice (e.g., penne or fusilli)
- Fresh spinach
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add chopped turkey bacon and cook until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add chicken pieces seasoned with salt and pepper. Sauté until golden brown and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and smoked paprika; stir for 1 minute until fragrant. Squeeze lemon juice into the pan.
- Pour in honey BBQ sauce to coat the chicken evenly. Mix well and return the cooked turkey bacon to the pan.
- Combine with cooked pasta and fresh spinach before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg