One Pot BBQ Chicken Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Main Course
One Pot BBQ Chicken Pasta
Description
This recipe starts by browning diced bacon in a large pot until crisp, then cooking chunks of boneless chicken breast until golden. Garlic and diced onion are cooked until softened, building the aromatic base. The liquid ingredients—chicken broth, canned diced tomatoes, and milk—are added along with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to create a flavorful cooking environment for the rotini pasta.
The pasta cooks covered, absorbing the broth and tomato juices, resulting in tender noodles infused with savory depth. After the pasta is done, barbecue sauce and shredded cheddar cheese are stirred in off heat or on low until melted, imparting smoky barbecue flavor balanced by creamy cheese. The red pepper flakes add a mild heat, enhancing the overall taste without overpowering.
This hearty pasta works well as a main dish with a balance of protein, starch, and flavor layers. The one-pot method reduces dishwashing and allows the flavors to meld during cooking. Serving promptly preserves the creamy texture, though leftovers can be reheated gently.
Ingredients
- 4 lices Bacon diced
- 1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 diced tomatoes 14.5-ounce can
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes or more, to taste, crushed
- 3 cups rotini pasta
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce or more, to taste
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Heat a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes; drain excess fat, reserving 1 tablespoon. Stir in chicken and cook until golden, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add garlic and onion, and cook, stirring often, until onions have become translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes, milk, red pepper flakes, pasta, salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked through, about 13-16 minutes.
- Stir in barbecue sauce and cheese until heated through, about 1-2 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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