BBQ Ranch Chicken Pasta Bake Casserole
This BBQ Ranch Chicken Pasta Bake Casserole is a creamy, cheesy chicken pasta dinner made with tender chicken breast, rotini pasta, sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, ranch dressing, and smoky barbecue sauce. Everything gets mixed together and baked with melty Monterey Jack cheese on top for a warm and comforting meal.
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This pasta bake casserole is great for busy weeknights, potlucks, casual get-togethers, or when you need a crowd-pleasing dinner that feeds several people; even kids will eat this too!
If you love BBQ flavors, you’ll also want to check these Crockpot BBQ Sausages and Juicy BBQ Bacon Wrapped Meatballs.
How to Make BBQ Ranch Chicken Pasta Bake Casserole
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside.
2. In a skillet, heat some oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken breasts, about 3-4 minutes per side, until cooked through. Set aside.
3. Add water to a large pot, and boil the pasta, according to box directions.
4. Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water. Then, add to a large mixing bowl.
5. Add chicken, corn, tomatoes, red onion, and 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese. Mix.
6. Add the ranch and bbq sauce. Mix to combine. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
7. Pour this mixture into the prepared 9×13 pan.
8. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese over top.
9. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes, until cheese is bubbly.
Serve & Enjoy!
Important Recipe Notes
- Cook the pasta just until al dente. Since the pasta will bake in the oven, slightly firm pasta helps prevent it from becoming too soft.
- Use thinner sliced chicken breasts. They cook quickly and evenly in the skillet, making this recipe faster and easier to prepare.
- If you want to save time, you can skip cooking the chicken and use about 2–3 cups of shredded rotisserie chicken instead.
- If you prefer a stronger barbecue flavor, add a little extra BBQ sauce. If you like it creamier, add a bit more ranch dressing.
- Don’t skip rinsing the pasta with cold water. This stops the cooking process and helps keep the pasta from getting mushy when baked.
- Make it a little spicy if you like. Adding a pinch of chili flakes or a dash of hot sauce can give the dish a small kick.
- Let it rest before serving. Allow the pasta bake to sit for about 5 minutes after baking so it sets up slightly and is easier to serve.
BBQ Ranch Chicken Pasta Bake Casserole
Ingredients
- 3 thinner sliced boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 lb. rotini pasta
- 15 oz 1 can of whole kernel corn , drained
- 3 roma tomatoes chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion diced
- 2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese
- Salt & pepper
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat some oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken breasts, about 3-4 minutes per side, until cooked through. Set aside.
- Add water to a large pot, and boil the pasta, according to box directions.
- Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water. Then, add to a large mixing bowl.
- Add chicken, corn, tomatoes, red onion, and 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese. Mix.
- Add the ranch and bbq sauce. Mix to combine. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
- Pour this mixture into the prepared 9×13 pan.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese over top.
- Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes, until cheese is bubbly.
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