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Monterey BBQ Chicken Pasta

Balanced, flavorful, and enjoyable—this recipe has it all.

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

Ingredients

  • 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)

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Keeping the pot over medium heat, add the broth, deglazing the pan and scraping up any browned bits with a cooking spoon or spatula.
  4. 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).
  5. 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. 

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.