Bbq Chicken Pasta Recipe

Name: Bbq Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken; 1 medium red onion; Bell pepper (not used in recipe); 2 cloves garlic; Spaghetti sauce (not used in recipe); 1 cup barbecue sauce; Fresh cilantro (not used in recipe); Creole seasoning (not used in recipe); Gouda cheese (not used in recipe); Provolone cheese (not used in recipe); 1 lb rigatoni pasta; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 cup chicken broth; Salt (to taste); Pepper (to taste); 2 tbsp fresh parsley (optional); 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Craving the mouthwatering BBQ Chicken Pasta from Semolina's? This recipe, inspired by a New Orleans PBS cooking demonstration featuring a Semolina's chef, lets you recreate this restaurant favorite at home! Enjoy tender chicken (thighs preferred, but breasts work too) in a rich BBQ sauce, tossed with perfectly cooked pasta. Get ready for a flavor explosion that's incredibly close to the real deal. Warning: If casseroles are your culinary comfort zone, this might be a bolder flavor adventure!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Calories 1023.9 kcal

Protein 93g

Rating 1.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bbq Chicken Pasta

1 lb boneless chicken
1 medium red onion
Bell pepper (not used in recipe)
2 cloves garlic
Spaghetti sauce (not used in recipe)
1 cup barbecue sauce
Fresh cilantro (not used in recipe)
Creole seasoning (not used in recipe)
Gouda cheese (not used in recipe)
Provolone cheese (not used in recipe)
1 lb rigatoni pasta
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup chicken broth
Salt (to taste)
Pepper (to taste)
2 tbsp fresh parsley (optional)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

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How to Make Bbq Chicken Pasta

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes).
Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened (about 3-5 minutes).
Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
Pour in BBQ sauce and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the BBQ sauce.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Stir in fresh parsley (if using).
Serve immediately, topped with shredded cheddar cheese (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

66 g

Sugar

154g

Fat

60g

Carbs

44g

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