cajun ranch chicken casserole

2 Pinches
st bernard, LA
Updated on Mar 12, 2026

What if Cajun and ranch are combined into a new chicken casserole recipe? I created one filled with Cajun seasoning, ranch dressing, and dressing mix. It has the flavor of New Orleans.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces uncooked ziti pasta
  • 6 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 5 cups leftover (skin on) rotisserie chicken chunks
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium Vidalia sweet onion, peeled and diced
  • 3/4 cup ranch dressing
  • 4 teaspoons Tabasco sauce, divided
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup creamy wing sauce
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup half and half
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix
  • 8 ounces pepper jack cheese, shredded

How To Make cajun ranch chicken casserole

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 13- x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Step 2
    Cook ziti pasta according to package directions; drain. Transfer to a greased baking dish and season with 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning.
  • Step 3
    Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add rotisserie chicken chunks, sliced red bell peppers, and diced Vidalia onion. Cook and saute for 5 minutes or until they are tender.
  • Step 4
    Stir in 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning, ranch dressing, and 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce. Reduce to low heat.
  • Step 5
    In a medium bowl, combine heavy cream, wing sauce, cream cheese, half and half, remaining Tabasco sauce, ranch dressing mix, and remaining Cajun seasoning; whisk well for 3 minutes until blended.
  • Step 6
    Pour into the chicken mixture in the saucepan; stir well and let it simmer for 5 minutes or until combined.
  • Step 7
    Remove from heat.
  • Step 8
    Spoon onto ziti pasta mixture; mix well. Sprinkle with shredded pepper jack cheese.
  • Step 9
    Bake for 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

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Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Category: Casseroles

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