Description
Creamy Smoky BBQ Ranch Chicken Pasta is a delightful dish that marries smoky BBQ flavors with the rich creaminess of ranch dressing, creating a comforting meal perfect for any occasion. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser that’s ideal for family dinners, potlucks, or casual gatherings. With its luscious texture and bold flavors, this pasta dish is not only easy to make but also versatile—allowing you to customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 12 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add shredded chicken and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, BBQ sauce, and uncooked pasta. Stir well and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pasta is al dente.
- Stir in ranch dressing and cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Fold in sliced green onions and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg