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    BBQ Chicken Pasta

    By: Jessica · Posted: Jan 25, 2021 · Updated: Jul 22, 2024 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

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    5 from 4 votes

    BBQ Chicken Pasta: An easy dinner idea that is ready in a flash, especially when using a rotisserie chicken and bottled bbq sauce!

    If you love chicken pasta recipe as much as I do, this Marry Me Pasta is a dish you’ll want to make as soon as possible too!

    My husband said that I HAVE to make this again. It's so easy, so SURE! BBQ Chicken Pasta Recipe

     
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    BBQ Chicken Pasta Recipe

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    Tip for a Fast Dinner

    Using rotisserie chicken that you can buy at certain grocery stores, can save TONS of time in the kitchen. (Plus, you can make the most of that rotisserie by boiling the bones and carcass to make a chicken stock.)

    Or, you could cook chicken in the slow cooker to save for future quick recipes like this one!

    One-Pot Dish

    Not only do I love the flavor or this recipe but the fact that it can all be cooked in one-pot, is even better, similar to our Blackened Chicken Alfredo and this crockpot chicken pasta.

    After cooking the bacon, the rest of the ingredients (even the uncooked pasta) can be added right to the same dish and cook together!

    My husband said that I HAVE to make this again. It's so easy, so SURE! BBQ Chicken Pasta Recipe

    This is the glorious deliciousness of the pasta before adding the BBQ sauce and shredded cheese.

    Recipe

    My husband said that I HAVE to make this again. It's so easy, so SURE! BBQ Chicken Pasta Recipe

    BBQ Chicken Pasta

    Jessica Burgess
    Whip up this quick and easy weeknight meal in under 30 minutes. Cheesy BBQ pasta with bacon and chicken makes the ultimate comfort meal.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 439 kcal

    Ingredients

    • 3 slices bacon cut in to small pieces
    • 1 cup shredded or chopped rotisserie chicken
    • 2 garlic cloves chopped
    • ½ cup red onion chopped
    • 16 oz penne pasta
    • 3 cups chicken broth
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • pinch red pepper flakes optional
    • salt and pepper to taste ( I used 1 teaspoon kosher salt & 2 pinches of black pepper)
    • 1 cup BBQ sauce
    • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese plus more for garnish; optional
    • fresh parsley for garnish; optional

    Instructions
     

    • In a large saucepan, cook bacon
    • Add chicken, garlic, and red onion, and cook over medium heat for about 2 minutes to allow everything to cook and flavor together
    • Add in pasta, chicken broth, heavy cream, and spices
    • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover
    • Let simmer for about 15 minutes, or until pasta is tender
    • Add in BBQ Sauce and shredded mozzarella, stirring gently to combine
    • When cheese is fully melted, Serve
    • Garnish with extra BBQ drizzle, shredded mozzarella, and parsley if desired

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving (⅛ recipe) | Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 851mg | Potassium: 359mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 415IU | Vitamin C: 7.6mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 1.4mg

    Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

    Keywords easy pasta recipe, easy weeknight dinner recipe, pasta with chicken
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    What to Serve with BBQ Chicken Pasta

    If you’re whipping this up on a busy weeknight, then keeping your side dishes easy is ideal too, right? Here are our favorites to serve with this pasta:

    • The BEST Side Salad (Make a lot the night before and eat on it for a couple of days!)
    • Mozzarella, tomato and avocado salad
    • Frozen Garlic Toast

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    1. Morgan says

      March 26, 2025 at 3:27 pm

      DO I cook the pasta first?

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      • Jessica says

        March 26, 2025 at 10:16 pm

        Hi Morgan! The chicken broth will actually cook the pasta, so you’ll put the noodles in, hard! I hope that helps!

        Reply
    2. lazyme says

      September 24, 2023 at 12:32 pm

      5 stars
      This was a hit at my house. My daughter is taking the recipe home with her. We really enjoyed it as is but thought that we might also try it with mushrooms and bell pepper for a little more color. Thanks for sharing this nice keeper.

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      • Jessica says

        September 24, 2023 at 5:51 pm

        Oh yum! This is definitely a great base recipe for your favorite mix-ins!! Thank you for sharing and for leaving a review!

        Reply
    3. Heather says

      January 05, 2016 at 7:43 pm

      To die for! My guy LOVED IT!

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      • Jessica says

        January 08, 2016 at 10:55 am

        Yaaaaaaay!!!! I’m SO glad!!! If you like BBQ chicken… it’s hard not to love! 😉 Thanks so much for letting me know. That has made my day! XO

        Reply
        • Heather says

          January 08, 2016 at 12:39 pm

          I took the leftovers to work and my co-workers devoured them! I had to print recipes for all of them! Thanks again!

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          • Jessica says

            January 08, 2016 at 12:50 pm

            Yay!!! So exciting! I ate it leftover too, and I’m usually not a fan of leftover pasta. But this was still really good!!!! Thanks for letting me know!

            Reply
    4. Samantha says

      December 18, 2015 at 8:32 am

      Seriously, one of my favorite pizzas EVER and the fact that you made it into a pasta for gift giving?! Genius! Definitely putting this on my meal plan rotation! #client

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      • Jessica says

        December 19, 2015 at 12:26 pm

        😉 Thank you Samantha! So sweet as always! XO

        Reply

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