This BBQ Chicken Pasta Skillet takes classic barbecue flavors—smoky sauce, tender chicken, sweet-tangy tomatoes—and transforms them into a cozy one-pan pasta dish. The dry rotini cooks directly in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and BBQ sauce, soaking up flavor as it becomes tender and helping the sauce thicken around it. Shredded rotisserie chicken keeps prep fast, while cheddar cheese melts over the top like a skillet casserole, and crunchy fried onions mimic that favorite BBQ side-dish texture.
One-pan pasta recipes like this are popular because they reduce both effort and dishes while still delivering big flavor. There is no need to boil pasta separately or bake anything in the oven; everything happens in one skillet on the stovetop. This makes the dish especially appealing for busy weeknights, new cooks, or anyone who wants a satisfying meal without a lot of fuss.
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