Cheesy Bbq Bacon Chicken Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite is fine)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups cooked and diced chicken breast
- 12 ounces small pasta, cooked to al dente (rotini or farfalle)
- 1/2 pound bacon cooked crisp and crumbled, divided
- 15 ounce can petite or fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 red onion, diced
- 2 1/2 cups grated Cheddar-Jack cheese, divided
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Fresh minced cilantro or parsley for garnish
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 13x9-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine barbecue sauce, sour cream, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir in chicken, pasta, bacon (reserve 2 tablespoons for topping), tomatoes, red onion, and half of the cheddar-jack cheese until well combined. Pour into the prepared casserole dish and spread evenly. Top evenly with remaining cheddar-jack cheese, sliced green onions, and reserved bacon.
Bake casserole in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes. Top should be melty and golden and the sauce should be bubbly.
Let rest for about 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh minced parsley or cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
This recipe is pretty forgiving when it comes to swaps. Make it easy on yourself and use a rotisserie chicken. Use your favorite cheese and omit the bacon if you wish.
