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Barilla Weeknight BBQ Chicken and Pasta

Barilla Weeknight BBQ Chicken and Pasta

Chicken and cherry tomatoes tossed with BBQ sauce and shredded Monterey Jack cheese

30 minutes total

Looking for quick and hassle-free dinner ideas for your busy weeknights? This family-sized six-ingredient Barilla Weeknight BBQ Chicken and Pasta has got your name written all over it. Simply toss ingredients together effortlessly for a delicious meal of smoky BBQ chicken and perfectly al dente Barilla Rotini pasta that both children and grown-ups will love.

Ingredients

Serves 5

1 box Barilla Rotini pasta
4 tbsp olive oil
3 cups prepared chicken or rotisserie chicken
1 1/2 cups prepared BBQ sauce
1 pt cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions. *Such a line meets the VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE, LACTOSE-FREE AND KOSHER needs

Method

Step 1

In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil, add cherry tomatoes and blister for about two minutes. Stir in barbecue sauce and chicken, and heat until they come to a simmer.

Step 2

Cook Barilla Rotini pasta according to package directions, drain and toss with chicken mixture and 1/2 cup cooking water. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and top with shredded cheese.

Barilla Rotini Pasta - Packshot - en-ca
Classic Blue Box

Classic Blue Box

Rotini

Rotini, (meaning "twists"), are two-inch lengths of thick, corkscrew-like pasta from Northern Italy. Its playful form adds visual intrigue to dishes, while its texture captures sauces and dressings with ease, making it a versatile option for salads, casseroles, and pasta bakes.

  • Shape Short en-ca
  • Cook time 7 mins
  • Pack size 410 g
  • Range Classic Blue Box
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