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Sweet and Smoky BBQ Chicken Pasta

Sweet and Smoky BBQ Chicken Pasta

with Pepper and Cheese
4.0(1.3K)Review Summary
Lily Stevens
Lily StevensUpdated on July 18, 2025
Calories
810 kcal
Protein
47.8g protein
Total
20 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Milk
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Celery
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

1 unit(s)

Bell Pepper

(May contain traces of: Celery)

180 grams

Penne Pasta

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)

260 grams

Diced British Chicken Thigh

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

30 grams

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1 carton(s)

Tomato Passata

10 grams

Chicken Stock Paste

20 grams

Chipotle Paste

48 grams

BBQ Sauce

Not included in your delivery

1 tsp

Sugar for the Sauce

50 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

20 grams

Butter

Energy (kJ)3389 kJ
Energy (kcal)810 kcal
Fat29.2 g
of which saturates12.8 g
Carbohydrate89.5 g
of which sugars17.6 g
Protein47.8 g
Salt2.8 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Kettle
Colander
Large Saucepan
Large Frying Pan
Garlic Press
Grater

Instructions

Get Started
1

a) Boil a full kettle.

b) Meanwhile, halve the bell pepper and discard the core and seeds. Slice into thin strips.

Boil the Pasta
2

a) Pour the boiled water into a large saucepan with 1/2 tsp salt on high heat.

b) Add the penne and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins.

c) Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop back in the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.

Fry Time
3

a) Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

b) Once hot, add the diced chicken and sliced pepper. Season with salt and pepper.

c) Fry until the chicken is cooked through and the pepper has softened, 8-10 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging. It's cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Build the Flavour
4

a) While everything cooks, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

b) Grate the cheese.

c) When the chicken and veg have 1 min of cooking time left, add the garlic to the pan and fry until fragrant.

Make the Sauce
5

a) Add the passata, chicken stock paste, chipotle paste (add less if you'd prefer things milder), sugar and water for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts) to the pan. 

b) Stir and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until slightly thickened, 2-3 mins.

c) Stir through the BBQ sauce, cooked pasta and butter (see pantry for amount). Heat until the pasta is piping hot and the butter has melted, 1 min.

Serve
6

a) Share the BBQ chicken pasta between your serving bowls.

b) Sprinkle over the cheese.

Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many enjoyed the sweet and smoky BBQ taste, though some found it overpowering; consider using less chipotle paste for a milder spice.
  • Ease of prep: Quick and easy to prepare, making it a great option for busy weeknights.
  • Suggestions: Add mushrooms or sweetcorn for extra substance; consider offering a whole wheat pasta option for added fibre.
  • Next-day meals: Some found it made enough for leftovers, perfect for lunch the next day.
  • Texture: For better consistency, sprinkle the cheese on top rather than mixing it in.
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