Name: Creamy BBQ Chicken Pasta (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 1 tsp Paprika; 1/2 tsp Garlic powder; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 1 cup BBQ sauce; 1/2 cup Heavy cream; 1/2 cup Shredded cheddar cheese; 2 tbsp Butter; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 lb Penne pasta

Recipe tier

A classic comfort food dish featuring tender chicken in a smoky BBQ sauce tossed with pasta and a creamy cheese sauce.

Total 45 min

Serves 6

Steps 7

Ingredients 11

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Chicken
1.5 lbs 680 g Boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp 15 mL Olive oil
1 tsp 5 mL Paprika
tsp 2.5 mL Garlic powder
tsp 1.25 mL Black pepper
Sauce
1 cup 240 mL BBQ sauce
cup 120 mL Heavy cream
cup 120 g Shredded cheddar cheese
2 tbsp 30 mL Butter
1 tbsp 15 mL Worcestershire sauce
Pasta
1 lb 450 g Penne pasta

Equipment

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Instructions

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Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
In a bowl, toss Chicken with Olive oil, Paprika, Garlic powder, and Black pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook Chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Shred the Chicken.
In the same skillet, melt Butter. Add BBQ sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer.
Stir in Heavy cream and Cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. This is your Sauce.
Add cooked pasta and shredded Chicken to the Sauce. Toss to coat.
Serve immediately.