Bacon Ranch Chicken Casserole
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5
10 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
8
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Calories
640 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Bacon Ranch Chicken Casserole
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Forget the chicken bacon ranch casseroles that have cream of condensed soups. This one is made with a homemade sauce that's cheesy, smooth, and full of ranch flavor. You'll never go back to any other version!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Bacon chopped
- 1 lb chicken breast cut into 1" pieces, boneless, skinless
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups penne pasta uncooked
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the bacon and cook until crispy.
- Remove the bacon from the skillet and add to a paper towel lined plate.
- Drain the bacon from the skillet, leaving a little to cook the chicken in.
- Season the chicken breast with the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, paprika, and black pepper.
- Turn the skillet up to medium-high heat. Place the chicken in the skillet and cook until fully cooked through.
- While the chicken is cooking, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the penne and cook until al dente.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside. Turn the skillet down to medium-low.
- Add the butter to the skillet and let it melt.
- Add in the garlic and let it saute for about 1 minute, just until fragrant.
- Add in the all purpose flour and ranch seasoning. Whisk together until smooth.
- Slowly pour in the half and half, whisking until smooth.
- Add in half of the mozzarella cheese, stirring until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat.
- Combine the sauce, pasta, chicken, and half of the bacon.
- Pour the mixture into a 9x13 baking dish.
- Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, and remaining bacon.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired.
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Notes
- When making the sauce, be sure the heat is turned down to get a smooth texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
640kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
42g
(65%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
127mg
(42%)
Sodium
1315mg
(55%)
Potassium
517mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
682IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
282mg
(28%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 640 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 640kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 1315mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 517mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 682IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 282mg | 28% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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