Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
Cheesy, creamy, and packed with deliciousness! This one-dish chicken bacon ranch pasta casserole is always a hit!
Ingredients
- Butter for the baking dish
- 1 tbsp Kosher salt, for the pasta cooking water
- 6 ounces farfalle pasta, or similar (I used mini farfalle)
- 4 strips bacon, diced
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- ⅔ cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp ranch dressing mix
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¾ cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups diced cooked chicken
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 2 tsp chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare and measure the ingredients and have them at hand.
- Grease a 2-quart baking dish and preheat the oven to 350°F.Butter for the baking dish
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water following the package directions, drain it, and set it aside.1 tbsp Kosher salt | 6 ounces farfalle pasta
- Meanwhile, cook the diced bacon in a large sauté pan or saucepan over medium heat until crisp; transfer to paper towels to drain. Drain off excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.4 strips bacon
- Add the minced garlic to the drippings and cook for 1 minute. Add heavy cream and cream cheese, whisking for 1 to 2 minutes until the cream cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat.2 tsp minced garlic | 2/3 cup heavy cream | 4 ounces cream cheese
- 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.1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese | 2 tbsp ranch dressing mix | 1/4 tsp ground black pepper | 3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth | 1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken | ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Top the casserole with the cooked bacon and the remaining 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella cheese, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the cheese is lightly browned and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Serve with a garnish of chopped parsley.2 tsp chopped parsley
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.
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