Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

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Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole has creamy ranch sauce, penne pasta, tender chicken, crispy bacon, and gooey cheese that comes together in a dish that’s bound to become a family favorite.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bacon, Cheese, Chicken, Pasta

Servings: Servings

Calories: 787kcal

Author: Angela Morris

Ingredients

8 ounces rotini or penne pasta
3 strips bacon chopped
3/4 pound chicken thighs chopped
1/4 cup onion chopped
1 clove garlic minced
1 cup chicken broth
3 ounces cream cheese softened
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons Ranch dry seasoning
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 green onion chopped

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Instructions

In a pot of salted water, cook the pasta for a minute or 2 less than the package instructions.
Preheat oven to 375°F(190°C). Grease an 8x8” baking dish.
In a skillet over medium heat, add the bacon and cook until crispy. Transfer the bacon out of the pot.
Add the chicken and onion. Saute for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
Pour in the broth and deglaze the bottom of the skillet to remove all the browned bits.
Stir in the cream cheese, heavy cream, and Ranch seasoning until creamy.
Mix in the chicken mixture, cooked rotini, half of the crumbled bacon, and half of the cheese.
Top the casserole with the remaining cheese. Bake for 25 minutes.
Serve with remaining bacon crumbles and green onions on top.

Notes

Save time by using pre-cooked rotisserie chicken. Just shred it and toss it in for a quick and easy shortcut.
For the best texture, cook the bacon until crispy before adding it to the casserole. This ensures it stays crunchy and doesn’t get soggy during baking.
Change up the cheese or mix and match different cheeses with options like Monterey Jack, pepper jack, or mozzarella to really elevates the dish.

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