Western Wagon Wheels

Ingredients

  1. 1 lb Wagon Wheels, Rotini or – other medium pasta shape, – uncooked
  2. 1/4 c  all-purpose flour
  3. 1/2 t  pepper
  4. 1 1/2 lb skinless, boneless chicken – breasts, cut into – bite-sized pieces
  5. 3 T  vegetable oil, divided
  6. 2 c  broccoli florets
  7. 2    carrots, thinly sliced
  8. 1 c  frozen whole kernel corn
  9. 1 T  water
  10. 1    18-oz. bottle barbecue sauce

Preparation method

  1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, combine flour and pepper in a zip-top plastic bag. Add chicken and shake until well coated.
  2. Heat one tablespoon oil in a large skillet. Add half the chicken and stir-fry until brown on all sides. Remove from pan. Repeat with 1 tablespoon oil and remaining chicken. Remove from pan. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet and heat . Add broccoli, carrots and corn; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add water ; cover and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp. Add chicken and barbecue sauce to skillet; cook until thoroughly heated.
  3. When pasta is done, drain well. Place in a large bowl; add hot chicken mixture and toss well.

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