Step 1

Heat a saute pan over a medium heat. Add the bacon lardons and fry for 5 minutes until starting to brown. (They won’t need any oil as they usually release their own fat.)

Step 2

Add the chicken pieces and cook for a further 5 minutes until the chicken is sealed and starting to brown.

Step 3

Add the onions, garlic, peppers and continue cooking for another 5 minutes until the vegetables have softened.

Step 4

Add the dry pasta, chopped tomatoes, smoked paprika, BBQ sauce and 500ml of the vegetable stock and salt and pepper. Give everything a good stir and pop the lid on and cook for 15-20 minutes cooked through and most of the liquid has been absorbed.

Step 5

Five minutes before the pasta is due to be cooked, preheat the grill to high.

Step 6

When the pasta is cooked, give everything a good stir, sprinkle over the cheese and pop under the grill for 3-5 minutes until melted and golden.