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Barbecue-Cheddar Chicken Pasta
6 servings
30 minutes total

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

      1. Chop red onion and pepper coarsely. Shred cheese (about 2 cups). Shred chicken (2 cups).
      2. 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.
      3. 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.
      4. 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%