Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
If you want something creamy and flavorful, this chicken bacon ranch casserole is for you! It's jam-packed with cheesy goodness and tender chicken. Yum!
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound bacon, chopped
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 8 ounces penne
- 15 -20 ounces Alfredo sauce (see notes)
- 1 packet ranch dressing seasoning mix
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
- 2
Add the bacon to a cold skillet, then turn the heat to medium. Cook until crispy, then transfer it to a plate.
- 3
In the same skillet over medium heat, cook the cubed chicken until brown on all sides. This should take about 6-7 minutes. Once the chicken is done, remove the pan from the heat.
- 4
While the chicken cooks, cook the pasta in a large pot to al dente, per the instructions on the box. Drain and pour it back into the pot.
- 5
Add the chicken, half of the bacon, the Alfredo sauce, ranch seasoning mix, grated parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.
- 6
Pour the pasta mixture into the baking dish. Top with the mozzarella, cheddar, and the remaining bacon.
- 7
Bake for 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly.
- 8
Let the dish sit on a wire rack for 5-10 minutes. Garnish with sliced onions, if desired, then serve, and enjoy.