Description
Bang Bang Chicken Casserole is a bold, spicy, and creamy baked dish that combines tender chicken, pasta, vegetables, and a signature bang bang sauce made with sriracha, mayo, and sweet chili — all topped with melted cheese for an irresistible meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese, divided
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- For the Bang Bang sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for balance)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and sauté until cooked through and golden, about 6–7 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, chicken, bell pepper, carrots, peas, and 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey until smooth to create the bang bang sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the pasta mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions or cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Adjust sriracha to your heat preference — use less for milder flavor.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes or drizzle extra sauce on top for more heat.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: bang bang chicken, spicy chicken casserole, creamy sriracha pasta, baked chicken pasta, weeknight dinner