Taste the Heart of America: One Skillet BBQ Cheesy Chicken Pasta Delight

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If you're craving a delicious, easy, and filling meal, look no further than this BBQ Cheesy Chicken Pasta! This one-skillet wonder combines savory rotisserie chicken, tangy barbecue sauce, and creamy Colby Jack cheese, all nestled with tender rotini pasta. It's a meal that’s sure to please the whole family and leave everyone asking for seconds.

This dish is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something hearty but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. It blends the sweet and smoky flavor of BBQ with the rich creaminess of melted cheese, all while being a true one-pan recipe. Less cleanup means more time enjoying the meal, which is always a bonus!

The recipe draws inspiration from the Midwest’s love of comfort food, blending classic flavors with a BBQ twist. Whether you're from Iowa, Nebraska, or just love that down-home flavor, this dish brings a cozy, nostalgic touch to the dinner table. It’s also a great way to use up a rotisserie chicken, maximizing flavor with minimal effort.

Recipe: BBQ Cheesy Chicken Pasta

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 medium onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 2 cups (8oz) rotini pasta, uncooked
• 14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 1 medium rotisserie chicken (use all the meat you can get off it)
• 2 cups Colby Jack cheese, shredded

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until tender and translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
2. Stir in the uncooked rotini pasta, diced tomatoes (with their juice), chicken broth, barbecue sauce, and shredded rotisserie chicken. Mix everything thoroughly to combine.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender (about 12-15 minutes).
4. Once the pasta is cooked, sprinkle the shredded Colby Jack cheese evenly over the top. Cover the skillet again and let the cheese melt, about 2-3 minutes.
5. For extra flavor, drizzle a bit more barbecue sauce on top before serving.

The one-skillet BBQ cheesy chicken pasta combines all the flavors you love into a single dish. The pasta cooks right in the broth and BBQ sauce, absorbing all the savory goodness while the melted cheese pulls it all together into a creamy, mouthwatering meal. The shredded rotisserie chicken makes this dish even easier, bringing extra flavor and texture without any extra hassle.

Serve it up for a cozy family dinner, a potluck, or a game day gathering—this recipe works in any setting where comfort food is a must. Plus, the simplicity of using one skillet means less cleanup, so you can spend more time enjoying the food and your loved ones.

The One Skillet BBQ Cheesy Chicken Pasta recipe is an easy, crowd-pleasing meal that combines the rich, tangy flavor of barbecue sauce with the creamy texture of melted cheese, all in one pan for a quick and simple dinner. This dish is perfect for a busy weeknight when you need something delicious and satisfying without a lot of cleanup.

Starting with a rotisserie chicken makes this recipe even easier since all the cooking is done in one skillet. You’ll sauté onions and garlic, then add uncooked rotini pasta, canned tomatoes, chicken broth, barbecue sauce, and the shredded chicken. Let everything simmer together until the pasta is tender. The final step is topping it with Colby Jack cheese and letting it melt into a creamy, cheesy finish, with an optional drizzle of extra BBQ sauce for an extra burst of flavor​(Somewhat Simple)​(Amanda's Beauty and Recipe Finds).

This dish is well-loved for its balance of sweet, smoky BBQ sauce and the creamy cheese, making it both comforting and flavorful​(I Wash You Dry). It’s a versatile meal that you can customize by changing up the pasta type or even adding veggies like peas or corn if you want to mix things up​(The Recipe Rebel).