Western Wagon Wheels

Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients

• 1 pound wagon wheels, rotini or other medium pasta shape, uncooked
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 2 to 3 cups broccoli florets
• 2 carrots, thinly sliced
• 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 (18 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce

Instructions

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
2. While pasta is cooking, combine flour and pepper in a zip-type plastic bag. Add chicken and shake until well coated.
3. 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.
4. When pasta is done, drain well. Place in a large bowl; add hot chicken mixture and toss well.