Skillet BBQ Chicken Pasta

This is a new recipe that I tried tonight. I found it from a blog that I LOVE: http://www.melskitchencafe.com/ Really. I love her blog. Her recipes are great and well organized, and I enjoy her style of writing. Amazing pictures too.

My family really enjoyed it. Abe hasn't eaten any dinner that I have made other than hot dogs willingly until tonight.



Eli will eat just about anything...



Andy liked it a lot. I didn't love it. I think it could be because of the chapstick I put on right before dinner. Seriously. I had some funky after taste going on all night. Bottom line- Andy and the boys ate it up and I will be making it again.

Here's the recipe:

Skillet BBQ Chicken Pasta

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size chunks
1 red onion, diced
3 cups water
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 ounces penne pasta
2/3 cup barbecue sauce
1/3 cup sour cream
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

In a large 12-inch nonstick skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat (you could also use a large pot if you don’t have a skillet this big). When hot, add the chicken and onions and saute, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken and onions to a plate and set aside.

In the same skillet, add the water, chicken broth, penne and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, until the liquid is almost absorbed, the pasta is tender and the mixture is thick and syrupy. Stir in the barbecue sauce and sour cream. Once mixed, add in the reserved chicken, onions and shredded cheese. Stir to combine and cook until everything is heated through.

Serve immediately and garnish with additional red or green onions and shredded cheese.