Description
One-Skillet BBQ Chicken & Cheddar Pasta is a delightful, comforting dish that brings smoky barbecue flavors together with creamy cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this easy recipe simplifies cooking and cleanup with its one-skillet method, allowing you to enjoy more quality time with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 12 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add cooked chicken, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, and BBQ sauce; stir well.
- Bring to a boil then add uncooked pasta directly into the skillet.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10–12 minutes until pasta is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg