BBQ sauce brings sweetness, smokiness, and savoriness, while ranch dressing brings tanginess, creaminess, and herby flavor. Together, they make a sauce unlike any other, which makes Chicken BBQ Ranch Casserole a casserole unlike any other. Bouncy bowtie pasta is the perfect tasty platform to bring all of that delicious sauce to your tastebuds, and it’s paired with crispy bacon, melty cheddar cheese, and shredded juicy chicken for extra savory wonder! Best of all, Chicken BBQ Ranch Casserole is easy to make and ready in half an hour, so you don’t even need to wait to enjoy all of these flavors when you want them. Get ready for a dinnertime meal unlike any other!
Ingredients
- 12 ounces bowtie pasta
- 3 cups chicken, cooked, shredded (rotisserie preferred)
- 1/2 cup bacon, chopped
- 2 1/2 cups cheese, cheddar, shredded, plus more for topping
- 1 (15-ounce) can of corn, drained
- 1 (10-ounce) can of diced tomatoes and green chiles
- 1 (7-ounce) can of diced green chiles
- 1 tablespoon onions, minced
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 3/4 cup BBQ sauce
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Cook the bowtie pasta to al dente according to the package directions.
Step 3 –Drain the pasta and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
Step 4 –Add the chicken, bacon, cheese, corn, diced tomatoes and chiles, green chiles, onions, ranch dressing, and BBQ sauce to the pasta, tossing to combine.
Step 5 –Transfer the mixture to a 9×13-inch casserole dish, topping it with more cheese as desired.
Step 6 –Bake until the casserole is hot and the cheese is melted, for about 15-20 minutes.
Step 7 –Serve.
