Ingredients
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Before diving into the cooking process, let’s gather our ingredients. This recipe is all about simplicity and accessibility, so you likely have most of these in your pantry already!
- 2 cups cooked pasta (penne or rotini work great)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Boil water, add salt, and cook pasta until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil, add chicken, season, and cook until browned.
- Add diced bell pepper and corn; sauté until tender.
- Reduce heat, mix in BBQ sauce and ranch dressing; simmer.
- Add cooked pasta, mix well, top with cheese, and cover until melted.
- Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- Feel free to use any type of pasta you have on hand.
- This dish can be customized with additional vegetables or proteins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg