BBQ Chicken Pasta - Comfy Food Time

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 1 tsp Garlic
  • 1 bunch Green onions
  • 1/2 Red onion

• Condiments

  • 1/2 cup Bbq sauce
  • 1 cup Marinara sauce

• Pasta & Grains

  • 14 16 oz. bag Pasta

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Red pepper
  • 1 Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Olive or vegetable oil

• Dairy

  • 1/2 cup Gouda cheese
  • 1/2 cup Provolone cheese

Found on pastashoppe.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1 14-16 oz. bag of pasta
• 1 red pepper, sliced or chopped
• ½ red onion, diced
• 1 t. garlic, minced
• 1 T. olive or vegetable oil
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• ½ cup BBQ sauce (I used hickory smoked, but use whatever you like)
• Salt, pepper, cayenne, and cumin powders to taste
• 3 cups cooked, diced chicken (I used the frozen grilled chicken strips, followed the package instructions to reheat, and then diced the chicken, but you can also use rottisserie chicken)
• ½ cup shredded Gouda cheese
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped and fresh chopped cilantro for topping!
• ½ cup shredded provolone cheese

Directions

• Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, rinse, and set aside. (toss with a little olive oil so it doesnt stick together)
• Saute red pepper, onion, and garlic with 1 T oil over medium heat, until veggies soften.
• Add marinara and BBQ sauces to pan, and bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer.
• Add seasonings to taste. Will depend on choice of BBQ sauce Start with ¼- 1/2 t. of each seasoning, except cayenne powder, where you may want only a dash! Adjust as desired.
• Add cooked chicken to sauce and combine.
• Pour hot sauce over cooked pasta and toss.
• Top with ½ the cheeses, toss again.
• Serve each bowl topped with additional cheese, green onions and cilantro!