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Creamy BBQ Ranch Chicken Casserole

Creamy BBQ Ranch Chicken Casserole for Cozy Family Nights

This Creamy BBQ Ranch Chicken Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 8 oz Bowtie Pasta cook until al dente
  • 3 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken consider rotisserie chicken
  • 1 cup Crispy Bacon Bits swap with turkey bacon if desired
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Whole Kernel Corn well-drained
  • 1 can Rotel Tomatoes with Green Chiles
  • 1 can Diced Green Chiles optional
  • 1 cup Ranch Dressing homemade preferred
  • 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce experiment with varieties
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Minced Onions
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika regular paprika as substitute
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook the bowtie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and let cool.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta with shredded chicken, bacon bits, corn, tomatoes, and green chiles. Mix in onions and smoked paprika.
  4. Add ranch dressing and BBQ sauce to the mixture and gently fold until combined.
  5. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and pour the mixture into it, spreading evenly.
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
  8. Let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow casserole to rest before serving for better flavor melding.

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