5 from 30 votes
One Pot BBQ Chicken Pasta
One Pot BBQ Chicken Pasta combines bacon, chicken, pasta, and a smoky barbecue sauce in a single pot. The dish simmers pasta in a flavorful broth with tomatoes, milk, and spices, resulting in a creamy and savory meal. Cheddar cheese melted at the end adds a rich, sharp finish. This all-in-one recipe simplifies cleanup and makes a hearty dish with balanced flavors of smoky, spicy, and creamy.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Course:
Main Course
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.
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