Description
BBQ Ranch Chicken Casserole is a delightful comfort food that brings together tender chicken, zesty BBQ sauce, and creamy ranch dressing, all topped with melty cheese. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks, and it will have your family asking for seconds. With its rich flavors and beautiful layers, this casserole not only satisfies the taste buds but also creates warm memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups shredded cheese (sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 3 cups pasta (rotini or penne)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a large casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook chicken until golden and no longer pink (about 6-8 minutes per side). Shred the chicken once cooled.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta with BBQ sauce and ranch dressing until well coated.
- Fold in shredded chicken and half of the cheese blend into the pasta mixture.
- Transfer to the prepared casserole dish, top with remaining cheese and panko breadcrumbs, then bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Once out of the oven, sprinkle sliced green onions on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg