Smoky BBQ Chicken & Cheddar Pasta Bake
A cozy pasta bake featuring tender chicken, smoky BBQ sauce, and melted cheddar cheese, perfect for a family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or leftovers)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (smoky variety)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cream or milk
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente; then drain.
- Mix the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, cream or milk, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and half of the cheddar cheese in a large bowl until well combined.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, and spread it out evenly.
- Top the pasta mixture with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the dish is bubbly and the cheese is golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Pairs well with a green salad or garlic bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg