Barbecued Chicken Pasta Recipes

BBQ CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according directions.
• Cut chicken into 2" cubes.
• Slice your Red Onion.
• Chop Bell Pepper into 1 inch chunks.
• Mince Garlic.
• Chop Cilantro.
• Heat about 4 table spoons of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat and saute the chicken till it browns. 4-5 minute.
• Turn heat down to medium high and add the Onion, Bell Pepper and Garlic and saute all till the vegies get crisp tender 2-3 minute.
• Add the Marinara, BBQ Sauce, Creole Seasoning, and Cilantro leaves and stir till mixed and heated through.
• Pour chicken and sauce over bowls of pasta and sprinkle with cheeses then some more Cilantro on top.

BARBECUE CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• Combine pasta with chicken, bacon, onions and pepper in a large bowl.
• Mix ranch dressing with barbecue sauce and pour over pasta mixture, stirring to coat.
• Garnish with salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese to taste.
• Chill.

BARBECUED CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions. Before draining, reserve 1/4 cup cooking water. After draining, return pasta to the pot and cover to keep warm.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and saute, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, approximately 3-5 minutes.
• Add bell pepper, onion and garlic and cook until pepper turns bright green, 1-3 minutes.
• Add spaghetti and barbecue sauces and heat just to boiling. Remove from heat.
• Add the chicken/sauce mixture and cheese to the drained pasta. Stir over low heat until pasta is coated with sauce. If necessary, slowly add reserved cooking water to make the sauce lightly coat the pasta.
• Transfer to serving bowls and top with scallions and cilantro.

GRILLED MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN VEGETABLE KABOBS

Steps:

• In shallow glass or plastic bowl, or resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix all marinade ingredients. Add chicken, stirring to coat with marinade. Cover dish or seal bag; refrigerate, stirring occasionally, at least 30 minutes but no longer than 6 hours.
• Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade. Thread chicken, bell pepper, zucchini and onion alternately on each of four 15-inch metal skewers, leaving about 1/4-inch space between each piece. Brush vegetables with marinade.
• Cover and grill kabobs over medium heat 10 to 15 minutes, turning and brushing frequently with marinade, until chicken is no longer pink in center. Add asparagus to grill for last 5 minutes of grilling, turning occasionally, until crisp-tender. Discard any remaining marinade.
• Sprinkle feta cheese over kabobs. Serve kabobs with asparagus.