Barbecue Chicken Pasta Skillet
A delicious and easy Barbecue Chicken Pasta Skillet recipe that's perfect for quick family dinners.
Equipment
- 5 QT Dutch oven For cooking the pasta and chicken
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 slice center-cut bacon, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
- 1.5 pound uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small chunks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 clove garlic, minced
- 2.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 0.5 cup skim milk
- 14.5 ounce can petite diced tomatoes
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 12 ounce uncooked whole wheat pasta (such as Barilla whole grain rotini)
- 5 tablespoon barbecue sauce (like Stubbs original)
- 4 ounce 50% reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (such as Cabot)
Instructions
- In a 5 QT Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Discard the bacon grease and wipe the pot clean.
- In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Season the chicken chunks with this mixture.
- Heat olive oil in the pot over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate, cover with foil, and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and add onions to the pot. Cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, milk, diced tomatoes, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir to deglaze the pot.
- Add the pasta and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 12-14 minutes.
- Uncover the pot and add the cooked chicken, barbecue sauce, cheddar cheese, and bacon. Stir and cook on low for 1-2 minutes until cheese melts.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite barbecue sauce for a unique flavor twist. Substitute whole wheat pasta with regular pasta if preferred.