Barbecued Chicken Pasta Recipe

Name: Barbecued Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 16 ounces ziti pasta or 16 ounces rotini pasta, uncooked; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 ounces chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced thin; 1 small red onion, sliced thin; 1 garlic cloves, pressed or 1 tablespoon garlic, minced from a jar; 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce; 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, any flavor variety; 1/2 cup provolone cheese, grated; 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated; 3 green onions, trimmed and sliced thin; 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

16 16 ounces ziti pasta or 16 ounces rotini pasta, uncooked
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 ounces chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 medium green bell pepper, sliced thin
1 small red onion, sliced thin
1 garlic cloves, pressed or 1 tablespoon garlic, minced from a jar
1/2 cup spaghetti sauce
1/4 cup barbecue sauce, any flavor variety
1/2 cup provolone cheese, grated
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
3 green onions, trimmed and sliced thin
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

1
Prepare pasta according to package directions. Before draining, reserve 1/4 cup cooking water. After draining, return pasta to the pot and cover to keep warm.
2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and saute, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, approximately 3-5 minutes.
3
Add bell pepper, onion and garlic and cook until pepper turns bright green, 1-3 minutes.
4
Add spaghetti and barbecue sauces and heat just to boiling. Remove from heat.
5
Add the chicken/sauce mixture and cheese to the drained pasta. Stir over low heat until pasta is coated with sauce. If necessary, slowly add reserved cooking water to make the sauce lightly coat the pasta.
6
Transfer to serving bowls and top with scallions and cilantro.

1743

kcal

Calories

Fat

315

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 16 ounces ziti pasta or 16 ounces rotini pasta, uncooked, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 4 ounces chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into 1/2 inch pieces, 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced thin, and more.

Yes, Barbecued Chicken Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Barbecued Chicken Pasta

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