Ingredients

  • 1 lb dried linguine pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon diced shallot
  • 1 teaspoon diced jalapeno chili pepper
  • 12 ounces skinless chicken thighs, chopped
  • 14 cup chicken stock or 14 cup broth
  • 34 cup purchased or homemade barbecue sauce
  • 1 lb grilled asparagus (see recipe below)

Method

  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat.
  • Add shallots and jalapeno pepper; saute for two minutes.
  • Add the chicken; saute for 3 to 4 minutes until chicken is no longer pink.
  • Add the drained cooked pasta, the stock, and half of the barbecue sauce.
  • Serve with grilled asparagus.
  • Grilled Asparagus: Lightly coat a grill pan with olive oil.
  • Remove tough stems from asparagus.
  • Cut stalks into 2-inches pieces.
  • Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill for 4 to 6 minutes in grill pan or until asparagus is tender.