BARBECUED CHICKEN PASTA

Makes: 4 Servings

Ingredients:
10oz Rigatoni, Mostaccioli or other medium pasta shape, uncooked
1 tbsp vegetable oil
4oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into ½ -inch cubes
1/4 cup green bell pepper, thin julienne
1/4 cup red onion, thin julienne
1 tsp garlic, finely chopped
½ cup marinara or tomato sauce, preferably homemade
1/4 cup hickory-smoked barbecue sauce
½ cup grated provolone cheese
½ cup grated smoked gouda cheese
3 scallions, trimmed and sliced thin
1/4 cup (loosely packed) whole cilantro leaves

Directions:
1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add chicken and saute, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 3 minutes.
4. Add belle pepper, onion, and garlic and cook until pepper turns bright green, about 1 minute.
5. Add marinara sauce and barbecue sauce and heat just to boiling.
6. Remove from heat.
7. Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of water and return pasta to the pot.
8. Add chicken mixture and cheese to the pot.
9. Stir over low heat until pasta is coated with sauce.
10. Transfer pasta to a serving bowl and top with scallions and cilantro.