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Monterey Chicken Pasta
Yield: 8
Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 18 MinTotal time: 23 Min
A filling, one-pan, family meal perfect for Sunday dinner or any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta of choice (I used rotini)
- 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1/3 cup low sugar BBQ sauce
- 1 cup shredded lactose-free cheddar *see notes
- 4 strips cooked, crumbled bacon
- 1 stalk green onion, chopped
- sea salt & cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, add uncooked pasta, tomatoes, and chicken broth. cover; once boiling, reduce to a simmer. check pasta around 10-12 minutes until al dente.
- once pasta is done, add chicken & bbq sauce and stir until combined.
- shut off the heat and sprinkle cheese all over the top. cover; once cheese is melted, sprinkle dish with bacon and green onion.
Notes
Cracker Barrel's Sharp Cheddar cheese block is lactose-free and is what I love to use for this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
291Fat (grams)
9Carbs (grams)
35Fiber (grams)
2Protein (grams)
18