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Shredded BBQ Chicken Casserole

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Kimber Matherne

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January 22, 2019
April 22, 2019

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This Shredded BBQ Chicken Casserole is the perfect family friendly weeknight meal.  It is quick and easy to make and has a variety of flavors that both kids and adults love like tangy barbecue sauce, sweet corn, tender chicken, and tasty cheddar cheese! This easy casserole is made all in one dish for easy prep and clean up, and can be made from fresh shredded chicken, or leftover shredded chicken to make the recipe even more simple. This casserole is great for a quick and easy meal, but also works well for meal prep, and reheats well for lunches throughout the week.

Shredded BBQ Chicken Casserole Ingredients- Shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, bell pepper, bbq sauce, corn, beans this Recipe

Shredded BBQ Chicken Casserole Recipe

This recipe was given full approval by my kids!  And it should, because the Shredded Barbecue Chicken Casserole was born from taking my kids favorite flavors and meal requests and combining them in to a simple casserole that could be made on even the busiest weeknight!

The casserole is both hearty and filling and still wholesome since it is loaded with both protein and produce. You flavor it with your favorite barbecue sauce and then just make sure it is baked to perfection.

Take the kid-approved ingredients, and combine it the simple flavors in only one dish and you have got a winner as far as EASY and DELICIOUS are concerned!

What to Serve with Shredded BBQ Chicken Casserole

Shredded BBQ Chicken Casserole, has the classic flavor of barbecue, combined with a twist of southwestern flavors with the incorporation on the black beans and corn.  With that said, I think it makes a great dinner to eat in a variety of ways, and my kids approve of them all!

How to serve BBQ Chicken Casserole:

  • Over rice- I like jasmine, or cilantro lime rice best!
  • Over mashed potatoes
  • On a baked potato
  • With tortilla chips
  • Low Carb options- cauliflower rice, sauteed spinach, salad greens, lettuce wraps
  • Garlic bread
  • Wrapped in a tortilla
  • With a side salad, or also very good on top of a salad

Since this meal is so hearty, you can really just pick one and have a great filling meal, but if you like options you can pair the Barbecue Chicken Casserole with a few different sides. If you have a way you love to serve this that I missed, make sure to leave me a note in the comments to share with me and all of our readers!

How to Make BBQ Chicken Casserole

This Shredded BBQ Chicken Casserole is easy to make, but I will go over an overview of the recipe along with a few tips and FAQ’s on making the dish below. Make sure to hop down to the bottom of the post to grab the full recipe card there.

How to Make Shredded BBQ Chicken Casserole: Step one combine shredded chicken with bbq sauce and toppings. Step 2: Mix and layer in casserole dish. Step 3: Top with cheese and french fried onions.

First thing’s first. The chicken! You can make the BBQ Chicken Casserole with either freshly shredded chicken, or this is the perfect meal to use up leftover chicken. You can use fried chicken, rotisserie chicken, or any other neutrally flavored chicken you may have in your fridge.  You can also use any cut of meat, so it doesn’t matter whether it is white meat, all chicken breast, dark meat, or a combination.  This recipe works well with any variety of shredded chicken.

Mix the shredded chicken with the BBQ sauce, beans, corn, and green peppers.  I always recommend making the recipe as written, as I think this is the best way to eat it, but you can make modifications based on preferences. This step is pretty forgiving, so use it as an opportunity to pack the casserole with what you like most!  If you prefer red pepper over green, or if you don’t love black beans and want to leave them out, feel free.

Once everything is mixed up, spread the mixture out in a large casserole dish and then top with cheese.  Bake covered for about 25 minutes, then remove the foil, add the french fried onions, and continue to bake for another 5-10 minutes or until the edges are bubbling.

Since most of the ingredients in this BBQ Chicken casserole are already cooked, baking the casserole provides a way to heat it though and meld the flavors together, so we are really watching for the bubbling on the sides which will indicate that everything has come together.

Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with your favorite sides!

What to do with Leftover Shredded BBQ Chicken Casserole

This casserole reheats extremely well so it makes for great leftovers!  You can pack up any leftovers from the BBQ Chicken Casserole and pack them in an air tight container then store in the:

  • refrigerator for 3-4 days
  • freezer for up to a month

Leftover Shredded BBQ Chicken Casserole Recipes

If you want to change it up a little, you can take the leftovers of this meal and make them into some completely new meals! These are all big hits in our home:

  • BBQ Chicken Nachos– Spread tortilla chips over a cookie sheet. Drop spoonfuls of the BBQ Chicken casserole evenly over the chips.  Cover with shredded cheese. Bake at 425˚F until the cheese has melted and the meat is heated through. Drizzle with additional BBQ sauce, and sour cream, then top with fresh pico de gallo.
  • BBQ Chicken Smothered Burritos– Wrap leftover BBQ Chicken Casserole in tortillas, then place them seam side down in a baking dish. Pour your favorite Salsa Verde over the top and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Bake at 400˚F until the cheese is melted and the burrito is heated through.
  • BBQ Chicken Twice Baked Potatoes–  Cut a baked potato in half. Empty out 75% of the potato filling then brush inside with olive oil and set emptied side up on a baking sheet. Bake at 425˚F for 15-20 minutes or until they are crispy. Scoop the BBQ Chicken Casserole into each side of the potato skin and then top with cheese. Return to the oven for 10-15 minutes. Top with sour cream and chives.
  • Loaded BBQ Chicken Salad– Fill a bowl with shredded crisp romaine lettuce. Scoop BBQ Chicken Casserole over the top.  Add crumbled tortilla chips, diced avocado, a dallop of sour cream, and a scoop of pico de gallo to the top of the salad. Toss with ranch dressing and additional BBQ sauce.

Shredded Barbecue Chicken Casserole served over rice

More Easy Chicken Casseroles:

If you enjoyed our BBQ Chicken Casserole, you may like some of our other popular easy chicken casseroles, such as:

  • Bacon Ranch Chicken Bake
  • Tuscan Garlic Chicken
  • Broccoli Cheese Chicken
  • Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole

I really hope that you enjoy this casserole as much as my family, and especially my kids do!

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Shredded BBQ Chicken Casserole Recipe in casserole dish

Shredded BBQ Chicken Casserole

By: Kimber Matherne
4.95 from 18 votes
This BBQ Chicken Casserole is a quick and easy dinner to make with shredded chicken.  It has tons of flavor and combines for a perfect simple family meal.
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 30 minutes mins
Total Time: 40 minutes mins
6 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 4 cups chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup sweet kernel corn, canned or frozen
  • 1/2 green pepper, finely diced
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup french fried onions

Garnish (optional)

  • 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped

Instructions 

  • Mix the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, green pepper, and barbecue sauce until combined. 
  • Pour mixture into a large casserole dish and top with cheddar cheese.
  • Place the dish in the oven loosely covered with foil and bake at 375˚F for 25 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and top with french fried onions and continue to cook for 10 more minutes or until the sides are bubbling and the onions are browned. 
  • Let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with cilantro. Enjoy!
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Recipe Notes

Chicken can be fresh or leftover shredded chicken. This recipe also works well with neutrally seasoned rotisserie chicken.
Leftovers can be saved in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to a month.
Nutrition facts provided based on my best estimation for the recipe and may not be accurate depending on what brands you use or modifications you make to the recipe.  I recommend using a nutrition calculator with the exact brands and measurements you use for the most accurate calculation.
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Nutrition Information

Calories: 329kcal (16%), Carbohydrates: 34g (11%), Protein: 15g (30%), Fat: 14g (22%), Saturated Fat: 6g (38%), Cholesterol: 46mg (15%), Sodium: 671mg (29%), Potassium: 372mg (11%), Fiber: 3g (13%), Sugar: 17g (19%), Vitamin A: 460IU (9%), Vitamin C: 10.2mg (12%), Calcium: 163mg (16%), Iron: 1.5mg (8%)

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42 responses

  1. Steph
    July 28, 2020

    It was great but we used yellow bell pepper instead of green. Also added onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin and a couple shakes of cayenne pepper powder. Really added some flavor to it that it we felt was missing.

    Reply
  2. Sarah
    September 5, 2020

    Thinking of making this recipe to use up some chicken in the freezer that was boiled for a different recipe. Might make some type of pasta to serve it over or get some doritos and use it like a dip type thing. Have to leave out black beans and the pepper tho. Hubby has pretty bad heartburn when it comes to peppers and we dont like black beans.

    Reply
  3. Erica
    December 2, 2020

    Very good! I had some leftover smoked chicken that I needed to use. This was a hit with our family!

    Reply
  4. Diane Kraft (foodieforpeace)
    December 19, 2020

    5 stars
    We had leftover smoked chicken from our butcher in the freezer which sent us to this recipe. Made it as written, except we increased the green pepper and black beans. We also swapped sliced green onions for the French fried onions which we sprinkled on top after baking. Tangy, cheesy, easy to prepare. Served it over organic brown basmati rice. We threw a salad on the side and voila! Dinner deliciously!

    Reply
  5. Julie Bair
    January 4, 2021

    5 stars
    My family loved this!! Used some leftover smoked chicken my hubby made and it was amazing. We also topped with avocado for a finishing touch.

    Reply
  6. Julie
    January 27, 2021

    5 stars
    I really liked this recipe. It was full of flavor and SO simple!

    Reply
  7. Cindy
    February 8, 2021

    5 stars
    Made the recipe as written and served it with cilantro line rice. Very tast!!!! Will definitely be making again.

    Reply
    1. Kimber Matherne
      February 9, 2021

      So glad you enjoyed it ❤️ Thank you for taking the time to comment!

      Reply
  8. Terra
    March 7, 2021

    5 stars
    I’ll admit, I wasn’t sure about the combination of ingredients in this recipe going well with shredded barbecue chicken… I’m very glad I decided to listen to the reviews, my husband and I truly enjoyed it! Thank you for the great recipe!!!

    Reply
  9. Pamela Ann Westerman
    March 18, 2021

    5 stars
    Followed recipe to a tee. It was amazing. New favorite dish.

    Reply
  10. Sharon Jones
    July 17, 2021

    I loved this recipe. I was short on some of the chicken so I added a little ground meat.

    Reply
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