Description
A creamy and comforting Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta casserole combining shredded chicken, crispy bacon, ranch seasoning, and melted mozzarella cheese, baked to bubbly perfection. Perfect for family dinners, this pasta dish is easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken (rotisserie recommended)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
- 2 tablespoons Ranch Dressing Seasoning mix
- 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup (10.75 oz)
- 1 cup (230g) sour cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 7 slices bacon, cooked, drained, and crumbled, divided (3-4 tablespoons reserved for topping)
- 8 ounces penne pasta, cooked and drained
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Mix Ingredients: In a 9x13 inch casserole dish, combine shredded chicken, minced garlic, Ranch Dressing Seasoning mix, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese. Add the crumbled bacon, reserving about 4 tablespoons for topping, and mix well.
- Add Pasta: Gently stir in the cooked and drained penne pasta, ensuring it is evenly coated with the creamy sauce mixture and spread it evenly in the casserole dish.
- Top and Bake: Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and the reserved crumbled bacon evenly over the top of the pasta. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes until bubbly, warm, and cheese is melted and slightly golden for a crispy top.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve warm for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time and add flavor.
- For crispier bacon topping, bake uncovered as directed; covering the casserole will yield a softer top.
- Substitute penne with another short pasta like rotini or rigatoni if desired.
- Ranch Dressing Seasoning mix can be homemade or store-bought.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
