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Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole~This casserole literally is mouthwatering yummy and PACKED with flavor. Seasoned chicken, chopped up bacon, Alfredo sauce, and pasta.….what more could you ask for in one dish??

This Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is packed full of creamy Alfredo sauce, ranch seasoning, chicken, bacon, and baked with cheese. It is seriously the perfect comfort food and the dinner that my family requests all of the time! The delicious flavors will be your family favorite as well!

This recipe comes from The Cookin’ Chicks.

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Kristin is a wife, mother of three little ones, and lover of food! She loves sharing family-friendly, kid-approved recipes for any occasion! Anything from tasty appetizers, sweet treats, casseroles, and more! Be sure to pop on over to her blog, say hi, scroll through the recipes, and stay awhile! You’re sure to find something that interests you!

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Today, Kristin is sharing her very popular Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole. A flavorful casserole packed with chicken, crumbled bacon, and pasta! Family approved and the #1 recipe on the blog!

square piece served on plate

Kristin created this recipe one afternoon before the kids got home from school. Once dinner rolled around, she popped it in the oven, and minutes later, it was on the table ready for devouring. Her kids and hubby all went crazy over this and the leftovers were even better!

Plate with casserole garlic toast and napkin

Not only is this a quick dinner to prepare, but it is also fairly inexpensive! Next time you are short on time, be sure to throw this together. Your family will thank you!!! Enjoy!

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Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is so creamy and flavorful! Your family will be asking you to make it again!

 

You can have this on your table in under 30 minutes!

My Favorite Casserole Dish

Barilla Pasta Sauce, Creamy Alfredo, 14.5 Ounce

Hidden Valley Original Ranch Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix, Gluten Free – 1 Packet

How to make this delicious Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole:

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to375 degrees and grease a 9 x 9 baking dish.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook bacon until crispy, about 7 minutes.
  3. Drain bacon grease from the skillet and place bacon on a paper towel to absorb the remaining grease from bacon.
  4. In a gallon-size Ziploc bag, add the olive oil, diced chicken (raw still at this point), and Ranch mix.
  5. Shake around the sealed bag to coat thoroughly.
  6. Add chicken to skillet and cook until no longer pink.
  7. In a pot of boiling water, cook pasta until al dente.
  8. Drain water and add pasta to a greased baking dish.
  9. Add cooked chicken and Alfredo sauce to the pasta.
  10. Sprinkle both kinds of cheese, bacon, and salt/pepper on the top of the Alfredo sauce and place the dish in the preheated oven.
  11. Bake until bubbly and cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.
  12. Remove from oven and serve! Enjoy!

Great Time-Saving Tip:

This recipe is perfect with leftover chicken. I love using my chicken from my Instant Pot Whole Chicken. Make the chicken ahead of time and use it all week long. I use it for sandwiches, wraps, or salads for lunch or dinner. I also add it to casseroles or soup for dinner.

pasta casserole plated with garlic toast

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Yield: 6

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

This casserole is mouthwatering, yummy and PACKED with flavor. Seasoned chicken, chopped up bacon, Alfredo sauce, and pasta.....what more could you ask for in one dish??

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb bacon, cooked and chopped
  • 1 lb chicken, boneless/skinless, diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 packet dry Ranch dressing mix
  • 8 ounces pasta (I used shells)
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • salt/pepper, to taste
  • 14.5-ounce jar of Alfredo sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to375 degrees and grease a 9 x 9 baking dish.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook bacon until crispy, about 7 minutes.
  3. Drain bacon grease from skillet and place bacon on paper towel to absorb remaining grease from bacon.
  4. In a gallon size Ziploc bag, add the olive oil, diced chicken (raw still at this point), and Ranch mix.
  5. Shake around the sealed bag to coat thoroughly.
  6. Add chicken to skillet and cook until no longer pink.
  7. In a pot of boiling water, cook pasta until al dente.
  8. Drain water and add pasta to a greased baking dish.
  9. Add cooked chicken and Alfredo sauce to the pasta.
  10. Sprinkle both cheeses, bacon, and salt/pepper to the top of the Alfredo sauce and place dish into the preheated oven.
  11. Bake until bubbly and cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.
  12. Remove from oven and serve! Enjoy!

Notes

Ranch Seasoning:

If you can't find ranch seasoning in your local store, it's easy to make your own. Try adding more or less of any spice to create a seasoning for your tastebuds.

  • ½ cup dry buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon dried chives
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Mix together and store in an airtight container. Measure and use according to directions.

Nutrition Information

Yield

10

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 500Total Fat 36gSaturated Fat 18gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 15gCholesterol 131mgSodium 1248mgCarbohydrates 12gFiber 1gSugar 1gProtein 32g

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Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole~This casserole literally is mouthwatering yummy and PACKED with flavor. Seasoned chicken, chopped up bacon, Alfredo sauce, and pasta…..what more could you ask for in one dish?? via @Mooreorlesscook

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Gloria R Garrison

Friday 3rd of September 2021

Can a rotisserie chicken be used in this recipe? If so when would the ranch dressing be added?

Annie

Monday 14th of January 2019

My entire family loves this recipe... i always double it and usually add more sauce, ranch, bacon, and cheese lol ????‍♀️

Nettie

Wednesday 16th of January 2019

Thank you for stopping by Annie, so happy that you all enjoy this recipe.

Nettie

Robin Mozingo

Wednesday 14th of March 2018

Looks good except for the ranch.

Caroline Lozinski

Wednesday 14th of March 2018

Looks amazing ! I think my family would love this I’ll have to try it :)

Veronica Lee

Wednesday 14th of March 2018

Yummm! My family will love this!

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