Description
This One-Pan Monterey Chicken Pasta is a delicious and easy one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, pasta, gooey cheese, and a hint of barbecue flavor in every bite. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Pasta:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 12 ounces penne or short pasta
For Assembly:
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables and Pasta: In the same skillet, add onion, garlic, and bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and pasta. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in barbecue sauce, Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, and cooked chicken. Mix until creamy and well combined. Top with bacon crumbles and parsley before serving hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, drizzle a little more barbecue sauce over the finished dish.
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Pasta
- Method: One-Pan, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
