Description
Creamy Honey BBQ Ranch Chicken Pasta is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a rich, creamy sauce infused with sweet honey BBQ and zesty ranch flavors. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, this dish can be prepared in just 35 minutes, making it an easy weeknight meal that everyone will love. With its customizable ingredients, you can tailor this recipe to suit various tastes and dietary preferences. Enjoy it on its own or pair it with your favorite sides for a complete dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 12 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup honey BBQ sauce
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add cooked chicken along with garlic powder, salt, and pepper; stir for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, honey BBQ sauce, and uncooked pasta; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10–12 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Mix in ranch seasoning, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm with optional garnishes like chopped green onions or parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg