Description
Smoky BBQ Cheddar Chicken Skillet Pasta is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings the best of barbecue and creamy cheese together in a single skillet. This hearty meal features tender chicken, spirals of pasta, and a blend of smoky barbecue sauce and sharp cheddar cheese that creates an irresistible taste experience. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this one-pan wonder can be customized with your favorite vegetables or proteins to suit any dietary preference. In just 35 minutes, you can enjoy a satisfying dinner that’s sure to become a staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened (about 3–4 minutes).
- Add the cooked chicken, barbecue sauce, chicken broth, and heavy cream to the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in uncooked pasta and smoked paprika. Cover and cook for approximately 12–15 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Once cooked, mix in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper according to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley or green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg