Chicken bacon ranch casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, creamy ranch sauce, and pasta. Here’s a simple recipe to make it:
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (about 2 cups) of uncooked pasta (such as penne or rotini)
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup ranch dressing (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
- Ranch seasoning mix (optional, for extra flavor)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease. Set aside.
- Season the diced chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste.
- In the same skillet, add the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and garlic. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Return the cooked pasta, chicken, and bacon to the skillet with the onions and garlic. Stir to combine.
- Pour the ranch dressing over the pasta mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
- Optionally, sprinkle some ranch seasoning mix over the cheese for extra flavor.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, before serving.
Enjoy your delicious chicken bacon ranch casserole straight from the oven! Serve it with a side salad or some garlic bread for a complete meal.
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