One Pot BBQ Chicken Pasta
Total Time
35 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(10)
Ingredients
6 servings
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more, to taste
- 3 cups rotini pasta
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce, or more, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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Preparation
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Stir in barbecue sauce and cheese until heated through, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 4
Serve immediately.
Step 5
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Chef's notes
This is another super easy one pot meal where the pasta gets cooked right in the pot! If you want to keep it vegetarian, you can certainly omit the chicken.
