Barbecue Pork and Penne Skillet

By khovater

Ingredients

• 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 container (18 ounces) refrigerated fully cooked barbecued shredded chicken or 3 cups leftover shredded bbq chicken
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained (like Rotel)
• 1/2 cup diced roasted red pepper
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• pepper to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 chopped green onions

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from realmomkitchen.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in butter and oil until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute. Stir in the pork, tomatoes, roasted red pepper, broth, cumin, pepper and salt; heat through.
Drain pasta. Add pasta and cheese to pork mixture. Sprinkle with green onions. Serves 6-8