One-Pot Bold BBQ Ranch Chicken Pasta: Easy Weeknight Delight
A quick and delicious one-pot meal featuring bold BBQ flavors and tender chicken, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: none
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups pasta of your choice
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pot.
- Add diced chicken and cook until golden brown.
- Stir in BBQ sauce and ranch seasoning, cooking for another minute.
- Add the pasta and chicken broth, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until pasta is cooked.
- Stir in shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or corn for extra nutrition.
- Adjust barbecue sauce based on your preferred level of sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 70 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 40 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: One-Pot, BBQ, Chicken, Pasta, Easy, Weeknight