**Savor the Succulent Flavors of BBQ Chicken and Pasta: A Culinary Delight for Busy Weeknights**
Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our delectable BBQ Chicken and Pasta dish, a perfect harmony of smoky, savory, and tangy flavors that will elevate your weeknight dinners. This irresistible dish features tender chicken breasts marinated in a mouthwatering BBQ sauce, grilled to perfection and served atop a bed of al dente pasta, creating a symphony of textures and flavors. Accompanying this delectable main course are three tantalizing recipes that will complete your culinary experience: a refreshing cucumber salad with a tangy dressing, a creamy and flavorful macaroni salad, and a sweet and tangy baked beans recipe that will transport you to a backyard barbecue. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will satisfy your cravings and make your weeknight dinners extraordinary.
BBQ CHICKEN PASTA CASSEROLE WITH PASTA
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, ranch seasoning, and BBQ sauce. Mix.
- Add the cooked chicken, cooked pasta, 1/2 the cheese, diced bacon and drained, canned tomatoes to the BBQ mixture and fully combine.
- Spread the mixture in a greased 9 x 13 baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese and drizzle with about 1/4 cup of BBQ sauce.
- Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 90 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 20 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 24 grams protein, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 594 grams sodium, Sugar 10 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams unsaturated fat
WEEKNIGHT CHICKEN FLORENTINE PASTA
This dish is so fast to make, and is company worthy. For faster preparation- wilt the spinach at the same time you drain the pasta. You can also take three regular chicken breasts and cut them in half.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Chicken Pasta
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, season both sides of the chicken breasts with herbs, salt, and pepper. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken breasts until golden, 3 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet, set aside, and keep warm.
- Add the onion, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic to the skillet, scraping up the browned bits with a spatula. Pour in wine to deglaze and allow to reduce by half. Stir in Parmesan cheese and cream until sauce starts to thicken. If sauce seems too thick, add milk (or more cream) and stir to combine.
- Place spinach in the bottom of a colander. Carefully drain pasta into colander and 'wilt' spinach with the hot pasta water. Add pasta and spinach to the sauce in the skillet, and mix to combine. Add cooked chicken back to skillet. Cook until flavors are well combined and chicken is heated through, about 1 more minute.
- To serve, place pasta mixture in a bowl, top with a cooked chicken breast, and serve with more Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 633.6 calories, Carbohydrate 61.5 g, Cholesterol 127.1 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 40.1 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 527.1 mg, Sugar 4 g
GRILLED CHICKEN AND PASTA
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 9h15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt. Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
- Cut the Perfect Grilled Chicken into strips. Heat over medium-high heat in a skillet until warmed through.
- In a saucepan or skillet over low heat, warm the cream and butter. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place half of the Parmesan into a large serving bowl. Pour the warm butter/cream mixture over the top.
- Drain the pasta and immediately pour it into the bowl. Toss a couple of times, and then sprinkle in the other half of the Parmesan. Toss to combine, thinning with pasta water if necessary. Top with the chicken slices.
- Delicious!
- Mix together the olive oil, honey, mustard, salt, thyme, oregano and lemon juice in a large shallow container.
- Pound the chicken breasts to uniform thickness and add them to the marinade. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 8 hours.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken in batches until golden brown on the first side, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown on the other side and cooked all the way through, another 4 to 5 minutes. Let the chicken cool.
- Transfer the chicken to freezer bags individually and in pairs, so it's easy to defrost the exact amount you need. Yield: 24 servings
BBQ CHICKEN PASTA BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: rotisserie chicken, diced tomato, corn, red onion, ranch dressing, BBQ sauce, fusilli pasta, pepper, shredded mozzarella cheese, fresh parsley
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a bowl, combine chicken, tomatoes, corn, onion, ranch, and BBQ sauce.
- Add the pasta, and mix until evenly coated.
- Pour mixture into a 9x13 (22 x 33 cm) baking dish. Sprinkle with pepper to taste.
- Top with mozzarella, and bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Top with fresh parsley.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 636 calories, Carbohydrate 76 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 30 grams, Sugar 20 grams
WEEKNIGHT CHICKEN AND PASTA
"I came up with this dish to use up leftover chicken one night when I unexpectedly had to feed a crowd. It was such a success that I make a variation of it almost weekly." Nancy Brown - Dahinda, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and red pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the chicken, sour cream, milk and seasonings; heat through. Drain pasta; stir into skillet. Sprinkle with cheese and chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 399mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs are best for this recipe. You can also use bone-in chicken, but you'll need to adjust the cooking time.
- Make sure your chicken is well-seasoned: The key to flavorful chicken is to season it well. Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When browning the chicken, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
- Cook the chicken until it's cooked through: Use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Use a flavorful BBQ sauce: The BBQ sauce is what really makes this dish special. Choose a sauce that you love the taste of.
- Serve the chicken and pasta immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it's cooked. The pasta will start to absorb the sauce and become mushy if you let it sit for too long.
Conclusion:
This weeknight BBQ chicken and pasta recipe is a quick and easy meal that the whole family will love. It's perfect for busy weeknights when you don't have a lot of time to cook. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the pasta is perfectly cooked. The BBQ sauce adds a delicious smoky flavor that really takes this dish over the top. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this BBQ chicken and pasta recipe a try!
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