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    Create Bake Make / Dinners / BBQ Chicken Pasta Bake

    BBQ Chicken Pasta Bake

    Published: May 20, 2014 · Modified: Aug 6, 2023 by Lauren Matheson ·

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    This family friendly BBQ Chicken Pasta Bake can be ready to enjoy in just 45 minutes! You will love how versatile (and budget friendly) this recipe is and you can bulk this meal out even further by adding extra veggies or serving with a salad.   

    Black bowl with BBQ Chicken Pasta Bake with white dish in the background.

    This pasta bake is incredibly family friendly and is on regular rotation in our house.

    You will love:

    Budget Friendly – you can adapt this recipe to suit what is in your pantry or fridge.

    Family Friendly – the kids will love this meal!

    Quick to prepare – you can be enjoying this BBQ Chicken Pasta Bake in under 45 minutes.

    Freezer friendly – leftovers can be frozen for up to two months.

    Overhead view of Black bowl with BBQ Chicken Pasta Bake with white dish in the background. on black and white check towel.

    Ingredients

    Please note you will find a full list of ingredients and cooking instructions in the recipe card below.

    • Pasta – I like to use bow tie pasta but any type of pasta is fine.
    • Chicken – either leftover roast chicken or chicken breast/thigh can be used.
    • Corn – frozen or tinned corn can be used.
    • Red Onion
    • Bacon – shortcut or bacon rashers can be used.
    • Pineapple
    • Tinned tomatoes
    • BBQ Sauce
    • Cheese
    Ingredients to make BBQ Chicken Pasta Bake.

    Method

    Step 1. Cook the pasta as per packet instructions and drain.

    Step 2. Cook the bacon, chicken (if using breast/thigh), corn and onion until golden.

    corn, bacon and red onion in a frying pan.

    Step 3. Place pasta into baking dish and add pineapple, cooked corn, bacon and onion.

    Ingredients for BBQ Chicken Pasta Bake in a white baking dish.

    Step 4. Add the crushed tomatoes and BBQ Sauce.

    Sauce added to ingredients in a white baking dish.

    Step 5. Gently stir to combine and sprinkle with the cheese.

    BBQ Chicken Pasta Bake topped with cheese ready to go into the oven.

    Step 4. Place into the oven to bake for 20 – 25 minutes or until cheese has melted and is golden.

    Close up of cooked BBQ Chicken Pasta bake. sitting on a black and white check towel.

    Recipe Hints and Tips

    Any type of pasta can be used for this recipe.

    Have leftover cooked chicken? Use this in place of cooking a chicken breast.

    Use either frozen or canned corn.

    To up the veggie content of this recipe, add a grated zucchini and red capsicum.

    Use a mixture of tasty and mozzarella cheese if you wish.

    If not consuming immediately, store in the fridge for up to three days. Freeze leftovers for up to two months.

    FAQ

    Will pasta continue to cook in the oven?

    Yes it will. It is best to slightly undercook pasta before going into the oven so that it doesn’t end up mushy.

    Can you freeze cooked pasta?

    Yes, cooked pasta can be frozen for up to two months.

    Black bowl with BBQ Chicken Pasta Bake with white dish in the background.

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    Black bowl with BBQ Chicken Pasta Bake with white dish in the background.

    BBQ Chicken Pasta Bake

    Lauren
    This simple and family friendly BBQ Chicken Pasta Bake can be ready to enjoy in under 45 minutes.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Modern
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 967 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 x 20cm square oven safe dish

    Ingredients
      

    • 250 grams Bow Tie Pasta
    • 250 grams chicken breast see notes
    • 100 grams bacon 3 rashers of short cut bacon
    • 1 red onion
    • 400 grams corn kernels fresh or frozen
    • 200 grams pineapple pieces
    • 100 grams tasty cheese grated
    • ½ cup BBQ sauce
    • 400 grams crushed tomatoes

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 190 degrees celsius (fan forced).
    • Cook pasta as per directions, drain and set aside.
    • In a non stick fry pan, add the chicken breast, bacon, corn and red onion and cook over a medium to high heat for approximately 8 minutes until the chicken breast has cooked through and the bacon has browned slightly.
    • Remove chicken breast from the pan and shred using two forks.
    • Add drained pasta, shredded chicken, bacon, corn and red onion to baking dish. Add ¼ cup of the tasty cheese.
    • Add the pineapple pieces, BBQ sauce and crushed tomatoes and gently combine in baking dish.
    • Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and then pop into the oven for 25 minutes until the cheese on top has started to brown.

    Notes

    Any type of pasta can be used for this recipe.
    Leftover cooked chicken can be used.
    Frozen or canned corn can be used.
    To up the veggie content of this recipe, add a grated zucchini and red capsicum.
    A mixture of tasty and mozzarella cheese can be used.
    If not consuming immediately, store in the fridge for up to three days. Freeze leftovers for up to two months.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0gCalories: 967kcalCarbohydrates: 129gProtein: 33gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 984mgPotassium: 938mgFiber: 8gSugar: 62gVitamin A: 610IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 272mgIron: 4mg
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    Comments

    1. Sonia@ LIfe Love and Hiccups

      May 26, 2014 at 8:36 pm

      Thankfully my boys are not too fussy, although one isnt to keen on eating meat because he is a lazy chewer. i think though, they would wolf this up! BIG time xx

      Reply
    2. Malinda

      May 23, 2014 at 7:21 am

      This looks simple and delicious – thanks for sharing

      Reply
    3. Emily @ Have A Laugh On Me

      May 21, 2014 at 2:14 pm

      YES fussy kids, but they do eat a pasta bake and I’ve never thought of putting bbq sauce in it – my kids also have their dad to thank for this obsession! My kids just prefer to put their food in their hair!!!!!

      Reply
      • Lauren @ createbakemake

        May 22, 2014 at 4:41 pm

        What is it with guys and BBQ sauce? I just don’t get it!! Food in their hair?!?! Meal times at your place sound fun!

        Reply
    4. EssentiallyJess

      May 21, 2014 at 2:03 pm

      We love pasta bake around here. It’s one of our go to meals every couple of weeks. Everyone eats it, and it’s just so easy!!!

      Reply
      • Lauren @ createbakemake

        May 22, 2014 at 4:42 pm

        We have it pretty regularly too, I sometimes feel guilty when I’m dishing it up AGAIN (like I am tonight!)

        Reply
    5. Janet aka Middle Aged Mama

      May 20, 2014 at 2:08 pm

      Looks yummy 🙂

      Visiting today from #teamIBOT xxx

      Reply
      • Lauren @ createbakemake

        May 20, 2014 at 3:44 pm

        Thanks Janet 🙂

        Reply
    6. Sam Stone

      May 20, 2014 at 12:06 pm

      We love pasta in the house and especially bakes. I am going to give this a go next week.

      Reply
      • Lauren @ createbakemake

        May 20, 2014 at 3:44 pm

        We’re big pasta fans here too. My boys just love their carbs!

        Reply
    7. bodyandfeetretreat

      May 20, 2014 at 11:50 am

      Now I wish I had this for lunch instead of left over chicken and rice !!! It looks delicious !
      Thank you for sharing the recipe.
      Have a great day !
      Me

      Reply
      • Lauren @ createbakemake

        May 20, 2014 at 3:44 pm

        Leftover chicken and rice sounds yum! Thanks for your lovely comment and for visiting. I hope you have a great day too x

        Reply
    8. Christy

      May 20, 2014 at 8:48 am

      Thanks for this – I will try this with Abi sometime, she will only eat it if it is called ‘chicken’ and looks like you can prepare this ahead of time.

      Reply
      • Lauren @ createbakemake

        May 20, 2014 at 3:43 pm

        Haha, my toddler is a little obsessed with chicken too. I gave him crumbed fish the other night and told him they were special chicken nuggets. It certainly can be made ahead, and I think you would be able to freeze it too.

        Reply
    9. Denise Mooney

      May 20, 2014 at 8:46 am

      Oh thank you Lauren, I needed something for tonight and this is perfect! This should keep the little one happy:-)

      Reply
      • Lauren @ createbakemake

        May 20, 2014 at 3:42 pm

        Thank you Denise, I hope you little one likes it x

        Reply
    10. Renee at Mummy, Wife, Me

      May 20, 2014 at 5:58 am

      What would I do without you, Lauren?! Keep these awesome dinner ideas coming. I will make this one later this week for the kids. I’ll let you know how it goes xx

      Reply
      • Lauren @ createbakemake

        May 20, 2014 at 3:42 pm

        Haha, thanks Renee! Really you need to be thanking pintrest and my unhealthy obsession with it! I came across this recipe when I was looking for first birthday party ideas! Can’t wait to hear how it goes!

        Reply
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