CHICKEN BACON RANCH CASSEROLE
This Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy Alfredo sauce with pasta. Topped with melted mozzarella and cheddar cheese, it’s a comforting meal perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (shells)
- 1/2 lb bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 lb chicken, boneless/skinless, diced
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet dry Ranch dressing mix
- Salt/pepper, to taste
- 14.5 oz Alfredo sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9 x 9-inch baking dish.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon until crispy, about 7 minutes. Drain the bacon grease and place the bacon on a paper towel to absorb the remaining grease.
- In a gallon-sized Ziploc bag, add olive oil, diced raw chicken, and Ranch dressing mix. Seal the bag and shake well to coat the chicken thoroughly.
- Add the coated chicken to the skillet and cook until no longer pink.
- In a pot of boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and transfer the pasta to the greased baking dish.
- Add the cooked chicken and Alfredo sauce to the pasta in the baking dish. Mix well to combine.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses evenly over the top. Add the cooked bacon and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg