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Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Chicken bacon ranch casserole freshly baked with a cheese and bacon topping.
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Cheesy, creamy, and packed with deliciousness! This one-dish chicken bacon ranch pasta casserole is always a hit!

Ingredients

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  • 6 ounces mini farfalle pasta (or similar)
  • 4 strips bacon (diced)
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (or mascarpone)
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 2 tablespoons ranch dressing mix
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 2 teaspoons chopped parsley (for garnish)6 ounces pasta
  • 4 strips bacon
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese or mascarpone
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ranch dressing mix
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
  • 2 teaspoons chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

Gather Ingredients: Prepare and measure the ingredients and have them at hand. Ingredients for chicken bacon ranch casserole.

Prepare the Pan and Oven: Grease a 2-quart baking dish and preheat the oven to 350 F. Greased baking dish.

Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta in boiling salted water following the package directions, drain it, and set aside. Drained mini farfalle pasta.

Cook the Bacon: Meanwhile, cook the diced bacon in a large sauté pan or saucepan over medium heat until crisp; transfer to paper towels to drain. Cooked diced bacon.

Make the Sauce: Add the minced garlic to the drippings in the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Add heavy cream and cream cheese and whisk for 1 to 2 minutes or until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat. Sauce preparation for the chicken bacon ranch casserole.

Finish the Dish: Add the Parmesan cheese, ranch dressing mix, pepper, and chicken broth; stir to blend. Add the drained pasta, chicken, and 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese. Stir until the ingredients are all well distributed and transfer to the prepared baking pan. Top with the bacon and the remaining mozzarella cheese. Chicken bacon ranch casserole ready to go into the oven.

Bake: Bake the chicken bacon ranch casserole for 20 to 25 minutes or until the top is lightly browned and the casserole is bubbling around the edges. Chicken bacon ranch salad just out of the oven.

Serve: Serve with a garnish of chopped parsley. Enjoy! Baked chicken bacon ranch pasta casserole with parsley garnish.

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