Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole Recipe
This comforting chicken bacon ranch casserole combines creamy textures with crispy bacon and ranch flavors for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Rotini pasta
- 2 cups Rotisserie chicken Chopped or shredded
- 8 ounces Cream cheese Cut into cubes for easier melting.
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 1 packet Dry ranch seasoning mix
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 2.5 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 pound Beef Bacon Cooked and crumbled
- to taste Salt and pepper
- Fresh chopped parsley For garnish.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, sauté the minced garlic in reserved bacon grease for 1-2 minutes until lightly toasted.
- Add the cream cheese to the skillet. Heat over low until the cream cheese melts and becomes smooth.
- Whisk in the ranch seasoning mix and whole milk, then cook until combined and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese until melted.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, half the bacon, and chopped chicken. Pour the cream cheese mixture over and stir well.
- Transfer the mixture into a 9x13 casserole dish, spreading evenly.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella and crumbled bacon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust the creaminess by adding more cream cheese if desired.
- Use leftover ingredients for a more economical meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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