Description
This Cheesy Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is a delightful blend of tender chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch dressing, topped with melted cheese. Perfect for a hearty family meal.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
1 cup ranch dressing
2 cups cooked pasta (like penne or rotini)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup broccoli florets (optional)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1.
2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, ranch dressing, cooked pasta, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
4. If using, gently fold in the broccoli florets.
5. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
6. Top with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
9. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
10.
Notes
Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the casserole for extra nutrition.
You can also use leftover rotisserie chicken for a quicker prep time.
This dish can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: chicken, bacon, ranch, casserole, comfort food