Description
Creamy BBQ Ranch Chicken Casserole combines smoky BBQ sauce, tangy ranch dressing, shredded chicken, and egg noodles baked under a golden cheese crust. This easy, family‑friendly recipe is perfect for quick weeknight dinners, offering comforting flavors, simple prep, and a crowd‑pleasing presentation that cooks in under an hour. Ideal for busy households seeking a hearty, satisfying casserole with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup creamy ranch dressing
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 3 cups cooked egg noodles
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl combine ranch dressing and BBQ sauce.
- Fold in shredded chicken and cooked noodles.
- Stir in half the cheese and green onions.
- Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13‑inch baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese and onions.
- Bake 25‑30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest 5‑10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispness
- broil for 2‑3 minutes at the end of baking. Substitute gluten‑free noodles for a gluten‑free version. Leftovers reheat well in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
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