Crack Chicken Pasta Bake

Crack Chicken Pasta Bake

from tastesoflizzyt.com
45 min
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 cups rotini pasta
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (cubed)
  • 2 ounces ranch seasoning mix ((2 packets))
  • 24 ounces evaporated milk ((2 cans))
  • 2 1/4 cups chopped cooked chicken (about 1 rotisserie chicken)
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded & divided)
  • 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded & divided)
  • 3 ounces chopped bacon bits

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook pasta according to the package instructions.

  2. 2

    Spray a 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray. Preheat the oven to 350º Fahrenheit.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, use a hand mixer to cream the cream cheese and ranch seasoning until smooth.

  4. 4

    Add in half of a can of evaporated milk to the cream cheese mixture and mix until combined and smooth.

  5. 5

    Then add in the rest of the can of milk and mix until smooth.

  6. 6

    Add in the last can of milk and mix again.

  7. 7

    Fold in the cooked chicken and one cup each of mozzarella and cheddar cheese.

  8. 8

    Then add in the pasta and mix well.

  9. 9

    Spread the mixture into the prepared pan, then top with the remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese.

  10. 10

    Sprinkle with bacon bits.

  11. 11

    Bake for 30 minutes or until the casserole is heated through.

  12. 12

    Top with fresh snipped parsley.