This can also be made as a green salad, just replace the cooked pasta with your favorite salad greens. Or make it a side dish by omitting the chicken. If I'm feeling the need for vegetables I sometimes add diced celery or bell peppers as well. You could also replace the chicken with diced pork tenderloin, pulled pork or chicken, or even brisket.
Ingredients:
12 oz pasta - mini farfalle and rotini work well
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, thighs, or tenders, diced
1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled, or 2-3 oz package precooked bacon, chopped or crumbled
1 15-oz can black beans
1 15-oz can corn
8 oz Cheddar cheese, cubed or shredded
1 cup barbecue sauce
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well but don't rinse.
2. Cook chicken over medium-high heat until cooked thoroughly, 5 minutes or so.
3. In large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, bacon, black beans, corn, cheddar cheese, and barbecue sauce. Mix to combine well.
4. Serve pasta salad. Top each serving with some of the chopped tomato. Drizzle with additional barbecue sauce and/or ranch dressing to taste.
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