Tangy BBQ Chicken Pasta

This tangy BBQ chicken pasta recipe combines the flavors of sweet and smoky BBQ sauce with zesty lemon juice, creamy mayo, pickles, and a hint of heat from Tabasco and Cholula. The addition of garlic, caramelized onions, and Parmesan cheese adds depth of flavor, while the almond milk and cottage cheese create a creamy base. Tossed with al dente pasta, tender chicken, and topped with a sprinkle of shredded cheese, this dish is a flavor-packed crowd-pleaser.
ingredients
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp mayo
- 1/4 cup pickles, diced
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
steps
- 1.
Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 2.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook until caramelized.
- 3.
Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 4.
In a bowl, mix together BBQ sauce, lemon juice, mayo, pickles, Parmesan cheese, almond milk, and cottage cheese.
- 5.
Add the BBQ sauce mixture to the skillet and stir until well combined.
- 6.
Add the shredded chicken and cooked pasta, tossing until everything is coated in the sauce.
- 7.
Simmer for a few minutes until heated through.
- 8.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 9.
Serve the pasta topped with shredded Colby Jack cheese.
- 10.
Enjoy the tangy and flavorful BBQ chicken pasta!