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Monterey Chicken Pasta Recipe

Monterey Chicken Pasta Recipe – shredded chicken, smokey BBQ sauce, crispy bacon and Monterey Jack Cheese make a delicious and simple one-pan meal that everyone will love.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Monterey Chicken Pasta Recipe
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 307kcal
Author: Lois

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded pre-cooked chicken
  • 1 - 10 ounce can Rotel mild diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • ½ pound Rotini pasta
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ⅓ cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 3 slices cooked bacon
  • 2 green onions; sliced

Instructions

  • Place the pasta, chicken, and Rotel (do not drain) tomatoes in a large skillet.
  • Add in two cups of chicken broth and combine.
  • Cover the skillet with a lid and turn the heat on to high, allow it to come to a boil.
  • Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes or so.
  • After about 15 minutes the pasta should be almost cooked and most of the liquid absorbed.
  • Drizzle the barbecue sauce over the top of the chicken and pasta. Add the shredded cheese.
  • Put the heat on low, cover the skillet and allow the mixture to sit for about five minutes for the cheese to melt.
  • Top with the crumbled bacon and green onions.

Notes

I used Rotini pasta because it cooks fast. You can substitute and use your favorite style.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 1175mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g