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Barbecued Chicken Pasta

Ingredients:

16 ounces Rigatoni, Mostaccioli or other medium pasta shape - uncooked
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast -- cut into
1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup green bell pepper, sliced thin
1/4 cup red onion, sliced thin
1 clove garlic, pressed
1/2 cup spaghetti sauce (your favorite)
1/4 cup hickory-smoked barbecue sauce
1/2 cup grated Provolone cheese
1/2 cup grated Mozzarella
3 green onions-- trimmed and sliced thin
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Directions:
Prepare pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and saute, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 3 minutes. Add bell pepper, onion and garlic and cook until pepper turns bright green, about 1 minute. Add Marinara sauce and barbecue sauce and heat just to boiling. Remove from heat.

Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of water and return pasta to the pot. Add chicken mixture and cheese to the pot. Stir over low heat until pasta is coated with sauce. Add enough of reserved cooking liquid, if necessary, to make the sauce lightly coat the pasta. Transfer pasta to serving bowls and top with scallions and cilantro.

Servings: 6
Time to Prepare:
Nutritional Information: Per Serving: 464 Calories; 9g Fat (15% calories from fat); 24g Protein; 60g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 44mg Cholesterol; 601mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 1/2 Grain(Starch); 2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

Submitted By: Kyle
Original Source: Leanne Ely's Saving Dinner

Comments:
Really tasty, and easy! I didn't add the cilantro or green onions.

Additional Comments:

L2A - Absolutely delicious! This was a major hit at our house. The only thing I'd change is the amount of pasta. I'd cut the called for amount in half next time.