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This Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is the kind of comfort food dinner that will have your family running to the table! Rotini pasta is tossed with chicken, bacon, and a creamy ranch-flavored sauce, then smothered in melty cheese.
Love ranch? Then you’ll also want to make my King Ranch Chicken Casserole and Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad!
Why you’ll love this chicken bacon ranch casserole with pasta!
Looking for an easy and delicious weeknight dinner? This Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is perfect! It’s simple to make and tastes amaaaazing, with so many different flavors. (I mean, seriously, you can’t go wrong with pasta, ranch, cheese, bacon, or chicken, right?!)
As a bonus, it’s a great way to use up leftover chicken from Instant Pot Whole Chicken, Easy Baked Chicken Breasts, or Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs, which reduces your prep time!
- Easy Weeknight Dinner: Minimal prep and simple ingredients make this perfect for busy nights.
- Family-Friendly Favorite: Kids and adults both love the combination of chicken, bacon, and pasta.
- Great Use for Leftovers: A perfect way to use up leftover or rotisserie chicken.
- Perfect for Sharing: Ideal for potlucks, gatherings, or feeding a hungry crowd.
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Ingredient Notes
See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.
- Rotini pasta – You can use another shape if you like, but I think rotini or penne pasta work best for holding all that creamy sauce and bacon! Cook and drain the pasta before starting the recipe.
- Shredded cooked chicken – Use rotisserie chicken or leftovers.
- Alfredo pasta sauce – Creates a rich, creamy base.
- Ranch dressing – Use store-bought or my homemade ranch dressing.
- Chopped cooked bacon – Cook, drain off the bacon grease, and crumble or chop it into small pieces.
- Cheese – A combination of mozzarella cheese and cheddar.
- Parsley – This is optional.
Variations
- Low-Carb Version: Replace pasta with cauliflower.
- Extra Veggies: Mix in broccoli or spinach.
- Different Cheese: Use pepper jack or Colby Jack for a flavor change.
- Buffalo Style: Add buffalo sauce for a spicy kick.
How to Make Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
- Combine: Combine cooked pasta, chicken, Alfredo sauce, and ranch dressing in a large bowl.
- Mix: Stir to incorporate everything.
- Transfer: Pour the casserole mixture into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Finish: Top with the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, followed by the crumbled cooked bacon. Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until it’s hot and bubbly. Remove the dish from the oven and let it stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Serving Suggestions
This chicken bacon ranch casserole pairs perfectly with:
- Fresh green salad
- Garlic bread
- Roasted broccoli
- Steamed vegetables
How to Store and Reheat Leftovers
You can store any leftovers in the baking dish wrapped with foil or plastic wrap, or transfer them to an airtight container. They’ll last in the fridge for 3 to 4 days, and can be reheated in the microwave or a 350ºF oven.
This casserole also freezes well; it can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 2 months. I recommend letting it thaw in the refrigerator, then reheating it in the microwave or oven.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can make keto chicken bacon ranch casserole by swapping the pasta for steamed or roasted cauliflower and using keto-friendly or low carb ranch dressing and Alfredo sauce. Easy!
Yes, you can freeze chicken bacon ranch casserole either before you bake it or afterwards. Either way, it will last in the freezer for up to 2 months when wrapped well or placed in an airtight storage container.
Use light Alfredo sauce, reduced-fat cheese, and turkey bacon to lighten up this recipe.
Rotini, penne, or shells work best because they hold the sauce well.
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 lb rotini pasta cooked and drained
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 jar Alfredo sauce 15 oz
- ½ cup ranch dressing store bought or my homemade
- 8 slices chopped cooked bacon
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- chopped parsley if desired
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease or spray 13×9-inch pan.
- In large bowl, place cooked and drained rotini pasta, shredded cooked chicken, Alfredo pasta sauce and ranch dressing. Stir to combine.
- Pour mixture in pan; spread evenly.
- Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese
- Top with cooked bacon.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
This was perfect for dinner! It’s cheesy, creamy and so delicious.
This was a huge hit with my family! I added less Alfredo and more ranch only because I’m not a huge fan of Alfredo! I also used a triple cheddar blend cheese and Mozzarella!