Smoky BBQ Chicken Pasta with Andouille Sausage
A hearty Southern-inspired dish combining tender chicken, smoky andouille sausage, and tender pasta in a rich BBQ sauce. This Southern-inspired quick recipe pairs chicken breast, andouille sausage, spaghetti for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving is portion-balanced and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.
Ingredients
- 2 (6 oz each) chicken breast
- 12 oz andouille sausage
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup onion
- 1/2 cup celery
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Instructions
- Step 1: Cook spaghetti according to package instructions, drain.
- Step 2: Sauté diced onion and celery in olive oil until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Step 3: Add sliced andouille sausage and cook until browned.
- Step 4: Add chicken breasts, cook until browned and nearly cooked through.
- Step 5: Stir in BBQ sauce, simmer 10 minutes.
- Step 6: Toss with cooked pasta, top with shredded cheddar and serve.









