Description
BBQ Ranch Chicken Casserole is the ultimate comfort dish, featuring tender chicken bathed in zesty BBQ sauce and creamy ranch dressing, all crowned with gooey cheese. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for family dinners, game days, or potlucks, delivering flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With its vibrant colors and delightful aroma, it’s not just a meal but an experience that warms the heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese
- 1 medium diced onion
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 2 cups cooked pasta or rice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onion and bell peppers for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Chop chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces; season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Add chicken to the sautéed vegetables along with BBQ sauce and ranch dressing; mix until well coated.
- Layer the mixture in a baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For more creaminess, consider mixing cream cheese with ranch dressing. Feel free to swap chicken for shredded beef or add more veggies for added nutrition. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.