One-Pot Bold BBQ Ranch Chicken Pasta
A quick and delicious one-pot meal combining chicken, creamy ranch dressing, and zesty BBQ sauce with pasta.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Overall, can be adjusted for vegetarian preferences
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
- Combine chicken, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a pot.
- Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, BBQ sauce, ranch dressing, and uncooked pasta.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10-12 minutes until pasta is cooked and sauce thickens.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese and diced red onion until melted and creamy.
Notes
Feel free to mix in vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for added nutrition. Adjust BBQ sauce and ranch dressing proportions to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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