Easy Bar B Que Chicken Casserole
Satisfy your cravings for comfort food with this Easy Barbecue Chicken Casserole, a quick and flavorful weeknight meal that’s ready in under 40 minutes! Juicy, shredded rotisserie chicken is coated in tangy barbecue sauce and creamy sour cream, then folded into tender elbow macaroni for the ultimate hearty base. Topped with gooey cheddar cheese and buttery panko breadcrumbs, this casserole bakes to golden, bubbly perfection in just 25 minutes. It’s a perfect dish for busy families, combining smoky, cheesy, and crispy elements in every bite. Serve it as a standalone dinner or pair it with a fresh side salad for a satisfying meal that’s sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken (shredded)
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1.5 cups barbecue sauce
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (for greasing)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with olive oil and set it aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente, usually 7-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, barbecue sauce, sour cream, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly coated.
Fold the cooked macaroni into the chicken mixture, ensuring everything is well combined.
Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
In a small bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs with the melted butter until the breadcrumbs are coated. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the cheese layer.
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the breadcrumb topping is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Easy Barbecue Chicken Casserole!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4597 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 230.4 g | 295% | |
| Saturated Fat | 115.4 g | 577% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 878 mg | 293% | |
| Sodium | 11585 mg | 504% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 398.4 g | 145% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 160.4 g | ||
| Protein | 241.8 g | 484% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2205 mg | 170% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 2742 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
