Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
This chicken bacon ranch casserole with pasta is a creamy, cheesy dinner recipe perfect for easy family-friendly weeknight meals!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 525kcal
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 13x9-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.
Notes
Use cooked pasta: Make sure pasta is fully cooked before mixing.
Don’t overbake: Bake just until bubbly to keep it creamy.
Use rotisserie chicken: Saves time and adds flavor.
Cook bacon crispy: Adds the best texture.
Let it rest: Helps the casserole set before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 525kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 491mg | Potassium: 281mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 265IU | Calcium: 193mg | Iron: 1mg