Cozy BBQ Ranch Chicken Sausage Pasta
A hearty pasta dish combining savory smoked sausage and the creamy indulgence of ranch with a hint of barbecue sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 12 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the sausage and veggies in a large pot over medium heat with a splash of olive oil, for 5–7 minutes until tender.
- Add the shredded chicken, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- Combine the chicken broth, barbecue sauce, ranch dressing, and uncooked pasta; bring to a rolling boil.
- Simmer for 10–12 minutes until the pasta is al dente and has absorbed the flavors.
- Mix in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted into the creamy mixture.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley.
Notes
Perfectly pairs with a crisp salad and garlic bread. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg