Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is a meal the whole family will gladly devour! It's super easy to make with a mix of pasta, bacon, shredded chicken, creamy ranch sauce and plenty of cheese. An irresistible dinner that's simple enough for busy weeknights!
Servings: 8 People
Ingredients
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 8 slices bacon, divided
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast
- 2 cups Alfredo Sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoons ranch Seasoning, 1 packet
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese, divided
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish by spraying it with cooking spray, preheat an oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook the penne pasta according to the package directions, drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, cook the bacon and chop it into 1 inch pieces, set half of this bacon aside.
- Shred the cooked chicken breast and add it to a large bowl along with half of the chopped bacon, alfredo sauce, ranch seasoning, ½ cup mozzarella cheese, ¼ parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper.
- Mix everything together well. Once the pasta is ready add it to the bowl and mix everything again, fully incorporating the pasta.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining bacon, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese on top of the dish.
- Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is golden brown and bubbling. Remove from the oven and let it rest at least 5 minutes before sprinkling with parsley and serving.
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Nutrition
Calories: 522kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 1003mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 163IU | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 1mg
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