Description
This BBQ Ranch Chicken Casserole is creamy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor! Made with tender chicken, smoky bacon, bowtie pasta, and a tangy BBQ ranch blend, it’s the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
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12 ounces bowtie pasta
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3 cups chicken breast, cooked and shredded (rotisserie or leftovers work great)
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½ cup bacon, chopped (use real bacon or cooked bacon pieces)
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2½ cups shredded cheddar cheese blend
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15 ounces canned corn, drained
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10 ounces Rotel (do not drain)
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7 ounces diced green chiles (do not drain)
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1 cup ranch dressing
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¾ cup BBQ sauce
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1 tablespoon minced onions
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a casserole dish.
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Cook pasta to al dente according to package instructions, drain, and place in a large bowl.
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Add shredded chicken, chopped bacon, cheese, corn, Rotel, green chiles, ranch dressing, BBQ sauce, and minced onions to the pasta. Toss everything together until well combined.
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Pour mixture into the prepared casserole dish and top with extra cheese if desired.
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Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted to golden perfection.
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Garnish with parsley or green onions if you’d like, and serve warm.
Notes
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Feel free to use any short pasta you have on hand—penne or rotini work well too.
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Add black beans, bell peppers, or jalapeños for a spicier, heartier twist.
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This casserole can be prepped a day ahead and stored in the fridge until ready to bake.
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Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg