Recipes
Barbecue-Cheddar Chicken Pasta
6 servings
30 minutes total
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Ingredients
- 1 small red onion
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 1 block sharp cheddar cheese (6–8 oz)
- 1 Deli smoked (or oven-roasted) chicken
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with garlic
- 2 cups no-salt-added chicken stock (or broth)
- ½ cup spicy barbecue sauce
- 9 oz fresh linguine (or fettucine) pasta
- 3 oz sliced green onions
Prep
Steps
- Chop red onion and pepper coarsely. Shred cheese (about 2 cups). Shred chicken (2 cups).
- Cut bacon into ½-inch pieces, then place in large sauté pan on medium (wash hands); cook 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove bacon from pan with slotted spoon, reserving 2 tablespoons bacon drippings in pan.
- Return pan to heat, then add red onions and peppers; cook 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Add tomatoes, stock, and barbecue sauce; stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in chicken, pasta, and 1 cup cheese; cook and stir 2–3 minutes until pasta is tender, cheese has melted, and sauce has thickened. Divide mixture among serving plates; top evenly with bacon pieces, remaining 1 cup cheese, and green onions. Serve.
Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 510, Total Fat 26g, Sat Fat 11g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 100mg, Sodium 960mg, Total Carb 42g, Fiber 2g, Sugars 13g, Protein 25g, Calc 20%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 10%