Creamy Smoky Honey BBQ Chicken Pasta with Crispy Bacon & Spinach 🍗🥓🥬✨

A comforting pasta dish with smoky honey BBQ flavors, juicy chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy sauce—finished with fresh spinach for balance.

Ingredients 🛒

• 12 oz penne pasta
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 chicken breasts, sliced
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 5 slices bacon, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup honey BBQ sauce
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• Grated parmesan, for serving

Method 👩‍🍳

1. Cook pasta: Boil penne until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Cook bacon: In skillet, fry bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
3. Sear chicken: In same skillet, heat olive oil. Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Cook until golden and cooked through.
4. Sauté garlic: Add minced garlic to skillet, cook briefly until fragrant.
5. Make sauce: Stir in cream, milk, and honey BBQ sauce. Simmer until thickened slightly.
6. Combine: Add pasta, spinach, and bacon back into skillet. Toss until spinach wilts and everything is coated in sauce.
7. Serve: Garnish with parmesan. Enjoy hot.

Tips

• Extra indulgence: Add mozzarella for a gooey cheese pull.
• Variation: Swap spinach for arugula or kale for a peppery twist.
• Serving idea: Pair with garlic bread or a crisp salad.

Details

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: ~45 minutes
• Kcal: ~420 per serving

Caption & Engagement

Caption: “Creamy Smoky Honey BBQ Chicken Pasta—comfort with a smoky twist 🍗🥓🥬✨”

• Comment prompt: “Would you add extra BBQ sauce or keep it creamy?”
• Rotating closers: “Save for your next pasta night.” • “Tag a friend who loves smoky flavors.” • “Golden pasta, creamy BBQ bliss.”