Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
A comforting casserole combining savory chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch dressing for a delicious family meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken
- 12 oz cooked penne
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta by boiling a pot of salted water and cooking the penne until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the chicken and bacon: cook fresh chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C), then shred it. Use fresh or leftover bacon bits.
- Combine the cooked chicken, cooked penne, crumbled bacon, and ranch dressing in a large mixing bowl. Stir well.
- Add 1½ cups of mozzarella cheese and mix.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Consider adding fresh herbs or a sprinkle of garlic powder for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: casserole, chicken, bacon, ranch, comfort food, dinner