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Chicken bacon ranch casserole freshly baked with a cheese and bacon topping.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Diana
Cheesy, creamy, and packed with deliciousness! This one-dish chicken bacon ranch pasta casserole is always a hit!
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Servings 6 servings
Calories 541
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Course Bacon, Casserole, Chicken, Pasta
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ounces farfalle pasta, or similar (I used mini farfalle)
  • 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 cooked chicken, diced or shredded
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded, 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 it 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 well combined, then 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 541kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 28gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 1043mgPotassium: 265mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 981IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 335mgIron: 1mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword bacon, chicken casserole, pasta casserole, ranch dressing, rotisserie chicken
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