One Pot BBQ Chicken Pasta
My one pan BBQ Chicken pasta features tender chicken in a tangy sauce topped with plenty of melty cheese. It's perfect for when you're craving comfort food and don't want a sink full of dirty dishes.
Servings 4 People
Calories 640kcal
Ingredients
- 5 Slices Bacon Diced
- 1 Pound Chicken Breasts Diced
- 1 Onion Diced
- 3 Garlic Cloves Minced
- 1 Bell Pepper Diced
- 9 Ounces Pasta I used Rotini
- 1 Can Petite Diced Tomatoes 14.5 Ounces
- 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- Salt and Pepper To Taste
- ½ Cup BBQ Sauce
- 3 Teaspoons Better Than Bouillion Chicken Base
- 3 Cups Water
- ½ Cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
Instructions
- Place bacon into a large cold skillet. Fry for 7-10 minutes until fat is rendered and bacon is crispy.
- Reserve 1-2 tablespoons of fat. Brown chicken in reserved fat for 3-5 minutes until it browned.
- Add onion and pepper and cook for another 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook one more minute.
- While veggies are cooking dissolved Better Than Bouillion in boiling water.
- Pour in pasta, canned tomatoes, paprika, BBQ sauce, salt/pepper, and 2 cups of the Better Than Bouillion mixture. Scrape the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits.
- Stir well and cook for 15-20 minutes or until pasta is done and most of the liquid is absorbed. Add extra liquid if needed.
- Top with cheese and cover with the lid for a few minutes until melted.
Nutrition
Calories: 640kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 921mg | Potassium: 1134mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 1618IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 3mg