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Bang Bang Chicken Bake for A Busy Weeknight

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3. Step-by-Step Visual Guide

In Part 3 of making Bang Bang Chicken Bake for A Busy Weeknight, let’s walk through the hands-on cooking technique so your texture turns out restaurant-worthy at home.

Bang Bang Chicken Bake for A Busy Weeknight — Step-by-Step Visual Guide (Page 3)
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Start by cooking your pasta until al dente—remember it’ll bake more in the oven, so don’t overcook it. While that’s going, whisk together the sauce ingredients in a big bowl. This is where the flavor comes alive, so taste it and adjust the sriracha to your family’s spice tolerance.

Toss the chicken right into the sauce, then fold in the pasta. Spread it all into a baking dish, top with the cheeses, and let the oven do the work. The chicken will cook through in the sauce, keeping it tender and juicy. I love how the top gets all bubbly and golden—it’s the sign that it’s ready to pull out and devour.

Head to Page 4 for my Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating Tips plus what to serve alongside this dish!

Bang Bang Chicken Bake for A Busy Weeknight
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Bang Bang Chicken Bake for A Busy Weeknight

This Bang Bang Chicken Bake brings all the creamy, sweet-heat flavor of the classic sauce into a cozy, one-pan casserole. Tender chicken and pasta bake together under a golden, bubbly top—perfect for busy weeknights when you want big flavor without the fuss.

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Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time50 mins
Servings6 servings
CourseMain Course
Calories420 kcal

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🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the penne according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Add the chicken pieces to the sauce mixture and toss to coat evenly.
  4. Combine the cooked pasta and chicken-sauce mixture in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle both cheeses over the top.
  5. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the top is bubbly and golden. Let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with green onions before serving.

👩🍳 Chef Elena’s Kitchen Notes & Storage

For extra crispiness, broil the casserole for the last 2–3 minutes—just watch it so it doesn't burn. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes to bring back that fresh-baked texture.

Pinterest Kitchen Tip: Save this recipe to your @recipestokitchen board so you can pull up the ingredient checklist at the grocery store!

Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 420 kcalProtein: 32gCarbs: 28gFat: 19gFiber: 3g
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Chef Elena Rossi

Ciao, I'm Elena! Trained in Florence and based in Chicago, I founded RecipesTo Kitchen (and our @recipestokitchen Pinterest community of 296,580+ monthly home cooks) to share foolproof weeknight dinners, cozy one-pot pastas, and bakery-style desserts that work on the very first try.