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Close up of a spoonful of Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole from a casserole dish.
5 from 42 votes
Created by: Stefanie

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole


Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
6
Easy chicken bacon ranch casserole is made with simple ingredients, ready in no time, and a great recipe the entire family will enjoy.
6

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. rotini pasta ½ standard 1 lb. box
  • ½ pound bacon cooked and crumbled reserve 2 tablespoons bacon grease
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 8 oz. cream cheese cut into cubes
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • salt/pepper to taste
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
  • Freshly chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta to al dente texture. Drain pasta.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the minced garlic in reserved bacon grease until lightly toasted.
  • Whisk in the cream cheese and heat over low until melted and smooth.
  • Whisk in the ranch seasoning mix and then the milk. Heat over medium until mixture is combined. Whisk in 1 cup of grated cheese and stir until melted.
  • Add the cooked pasta, half of the bacon, and the chicken and stir to combine all the ingredients.
  • Transfer the mixture into a 9x13 casserole dish.
  • Top with remaining 1 ½ cups of mozzarella cheese and the remaining bacon crumbles.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbling and beginning to brown.
  • Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.

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Notes

Storage:
Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.
Notes:
Make the casserole a day in advance by assembling and covering with aluminum foil. When ready, cook for 45-60 minutes until heated through.
 8 oz. of pasta is HALF of a standard box. Do not use a full box of pasta, there is not enough sauce to coat it evenly.
Add salt and pepper to the white sauce as desired. However, if you use a full packet of ranch seasoning you probably won't need any.
Use rotisserie chicken or chicken breasts for this recipe. I like the white meat the best, but you can use dark as well.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 785kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 198mg | Sodium: 1366mg | Potassium: 484mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 969IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 386mg | Iron: 1mg

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