One Pot BBQ Chicken Pasta

I have really been enjoying the one pot dishes lately and this recipe is no exception. This comes together easily after a long day at work!  IT was also very well received by everyone who ate it that night!

INGREDIENTS
4 slices of bacon , diced
1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces
2 cloves of garlic , minced
1 onion diced
2 cups chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup milk (I used 1%)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 cups rotini pasta
1/4 cup BBQ sauce (use your favorite)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
salt
pepper

DIRECTIONS
Heat a large stockpot over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until crispy. (6-7 minutes). Stir in your diced chicken and cooked until golden brown. Add garlic and onion continue cooking until onions are translucent. Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes, milk, red pepper flakes, pasta and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil , cover and reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked through (about 12-14 minutes). Stir in BBQ sauce and cheese, cook 2-3 more minutes until heated through.

Enjoy,

recipe adapted from Damn delicious