Description
Sweet & Spicy BBQ Chicken Rotini is a mouthwatering dish that brings comfort and flavor to your table. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender chicken with rotini pasta, all enveloped in a rich, sweet, and spicy barbecue sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish offers a satisfying blend of textures and tastes that will please the whole family. Plus, it’s customizable—add your favorite veggies or toppings for a personal touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cups sweet and spicy barbecue sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, combine shredded chicken, barbecue sauce, chicken broth, diced red bell pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked rotini pasta until evenly coated with the sauce.
- Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm, garnished with sliced green onions and fresh cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg