Recipe Monday

A few weeks ago I was looking for new recipes to try and I can across a recipe for BBQ Chicken Pasta. It sounded like something my family would enjoy, so I thought we would give it a try. This recipe came out great and even my kids ate it.

Skillet BBQ Chicken Pasta

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size chunks
1 red onion, diced (I didn't have a red onion so I used a yellow one instead)
3 cups water
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 ounces penne pasta
2/3 cup barbecue sauce
1/3 cup sour cream
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 red bell pepper, chopped (I added this)
1 teaspoon of BBQ seasoning (I added this)

In a large 12-inch nonstick skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat (you could also use a large pot if you don’t have a skillet this big). When hot, add the chicken, onions, and red bell pepper and saute, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken, bell pepper, and onions to a plate and set aside.

In the same skillet, add the water, chicken broth, penne and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, until the liquid is almost absorbed, the pasta is tender and the mixture is thick and syrupy. Stir in the barbecue sauce and sour cream and bbq seasoning. Once mixed, add in the reserved chicken, onions and shredded cheese. Stir to combine and cook until everything is heated through.

Serve immediately and garnish with additional red or green onions and shredded cheese.

Recipe Source: My Kitchen Cafe, I love this blog there are a lot of great recipes on it.