One-Pot Bold BBQ Ranch Chicken Pasta
A quick and filling one-pot pasta dish with shredded chicken, creamy ranch, and zesty BBQ sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
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.
- Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, BBQ sauce, ranch dressing, and uncooked pasta; bring to a boil.
- Simmer for 10-12 minutes until the pasta is cooked through and the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese and diced red onion until the cheese melts and the mixture is creamy.
Notes
You can adjust the BBQ sauce and ranch dressing proportions to your taste. Pair with a fresh salad or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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