Description
A delightful pasta dish featuring pepper jack cheese, barbecue sauce, and tender chicken, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- Penne pasta
- 1 lb Chicken breast
- 1 cup Pepper jack cheese, grated
- ½ cup Barbecue sauce
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- ½ cup Cream (optional)
- Parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken breast to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in barbecue sauce and let simmer for a few minutes.
- Add cooked penne pasta to the skillet and mix well.
- Stir in pepper jack cheese until melted. For a creamier sauce, add cream at this stage and mix until combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust the amount of barbecue sauce based on your taste preference. Consider adding vegetables for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg