Description
A smoky, creamy, and filling pasta dish featuring tender chicken, black beans, corn, and a BBQ-infused cheese sauce.
Ingredients
12 oz Rotini or Penne pasta
1 lb Boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 cup Corn (frozen or canned)
1 cup Black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup Barbecue sauce
1 cup Heavy cream
1.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
1 small Red onion, diced
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tsp Smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Step 2: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the cubed chicken with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan.
Step 3: In the same skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until softened. Stir in the corn and black beans, heating for 2-3 minutes.
Step 4: Lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream and BBQ sauce. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
Step 5: Add the cooked pasta and chicken back into the skillet. Toss until everything is well coated in the sauce.
Step 6: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top and stir until melted and creamy. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use a spicy BBQ sauce if you want an extra kick. Ensure the pasta is al dente so it doesn't get mushy when mixed with the sauce.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT20M
- Category: Pasta & Noodles
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
