BBQ Chicken Pasta

BBQ Chicken Pasta

This BBQ chicken pasta is a quick and simple way to use up leftover chicken! It's cheesy and delicious.

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

4 strips bacon cut into small pieces
1/2 medium onion chopped
1/2 red bell pepper chopped
2 cups cooked chicken chopped or shredded
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 (10 fluid ounce) can Ro-tel diced tomatoes & green chilies with juices
1/4 cup BBQ sauce use your favorite
1 cup shredded mozza/cheddar blend
8 ounces uncooked pasta

Instructions

Boil a salted pot of water for your pasta and cook al dente according to package directions. Meanwhile, cut the bacon up into small pieces (I use kitchen shears to do this quickly) and fry over medium-high heat in a skillet until crispy.
Take the bacon out of the pan and remove it to a paper towel lined plate. Leave about 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat in the pan.
Sauté the onion in the remaining bacon grease for about 4 minutes, until it starts to soften. Add the red pepper in and continue cooking for another few minutes.
Add in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the chicken, bacon, and BBQ sauce. Let it warm through.
Stir in the cheese just before serving (or sprinkle it on top and cover the pan and let it melt or put it under the broiler for a few minutes if you're using an oven-safe skillet). Season with extra salt & pepper if needed. Toss with the drained pasta and serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Ro-tel diced tomatoes can be a bit spicy, so feel free to replace with regular diced tomatoes if you need it to be mild.
Chopped parsley or cilantro is a good garnish for this pasta but totally optional!

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