One-Pot Bold BBQ Ranch Chicken Pasta
A quick and easy one-pot meal that combines tender pasta, juicy chicken, and a creamy BBQ ranch sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked chicken, shredded
- 12 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine the shredded chicken, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until warmed through.
- Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, BBQ sauce, and ranch dressing. Add the uncooked pasta, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10-12 minutes until the pasta is cooked to your liking.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese and diced red onion. Continue stirring until the cheese melts and creates a creamy sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
For extra greens, toss in spinach or kale a few minutes before serving. Adjust BBQ sauce and ranch dressing to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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