Monterey BBQ Chicken Pasta

Name: Monterey BBQ Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 1 1 tablespoon oil; 1 to 2 1 to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts; 6-7 6-7 slices Bacon; 3 ½ 3 ½ cups chicken broth; 2 cans 2 cans (10-ounces each) Rotel Tomatoes; 16 16 ounces rotini pasta; 1 1 teaspoon salt; ⅔ ⅔ cup BBQ sauce (see note); 1 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese; chopped chives or green onions

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
6 Servings
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Monterey BBQ Chicken Pasta

Iris Warren

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Ingredients

Servings

1 1 tablespoon oil
1 to 2 1 to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1/2-inch pieces
6-7 6-7 slices Bacon chopped
3 ½ 3 ½ cups chicken broth I use low-sodium
2 cans 2 cans (10-ounces each) Rotel Tomatoes undrained
16 16 ounces rotini pasta or similar shape
1 1 teaspoon salt
⅔ ⅔ cup BBQ sauce (see note)
1 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
chopped chives or green onions for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

In a 12-inch deep skillet (at least 2 to 3 inch sides) or a 5- or 6-quart pot, heat the oil over medium heat until shimmering. Pat the chicken pieces dry and season lightly with salt and pepper. Add them to the pot in a single layer and cook until golden and cooked through, stirring occasionally. Remove to a plate and set aside.
Add the chopped bacon to the pot and cook until crisp. Drain any excess grease and scrape the bacon onto the same plate as the chicken.
Keeping the pot over medium heat, add the broth, deglazing the pan and scraping up any browned bits with a cooking spoon or spatula.
Add the rotel tomatoes, pasta and salt. Stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, uncovered, stirring often and moderating the heat to prevent sticking, until the pasta is al dente (about 10-12 minutes, but check package instructions as each brand may vary).
Stir in the BBQ sauce, cooked chicken and bacon and heat through. Sprinkle the cheese over the top, cover, and let the pasta rest off the heat until the cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes. Garnish with chives or green onions and serve warm, drizzling with extra BBQ sauce, if desired.

Notes

BBQ Sauce: here is my favorite homemade version.

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Serving 1 Serving Calories 634kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 76g (25%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 80mg (27%) Sodium 1568mg (65%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 16g (32%)