Barbecue Chicken Penne Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6–8 oz. each )
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 4 Tbsp. dry barbecue spice mix or seasoning, such as McCormick’s brand, divided
• 1 ½ cups shredded pepper Jack cheese
• 8 oz. dry penne pasta
• 8 strips bacon, diced
• 1 bag frozen sliced bell pepper mix (16 oz.)
• 1 cup diced red onions
• 1 Tbsp. minced fresh garlic
• 1 can crushed tomatoes (14 oz.)
• 1 can diced tomatoes in sauce (14.5 oz.)
• 2 Tbsp. distilled white vinegar
• 4 tsp. sugar
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh cilantro