Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Casserole: Easy & Indulgent Comfort Food
This Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Casserole is an easy and indulgent comfort food that combines creamy ranch, tender chicken, and crispy bacon over pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Balanced
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crispy bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the rotini pasta according to the package directions until al dente, then drain.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, shredded chicken, ranch dressing, half of the cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, green onions, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables for extra flavor and nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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