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Bacon Ranch Chicken Casserole

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!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8
Calories: 640 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Bacon chopped
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1" pieces
  • 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 shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the bacon and cook until crispy.
  3. Remove the bacon from the skillet and add to a paper towel lined plate.
  4. Drain the bacon from the skillet, leaving a little to cook the chicken in.
  5. Season the chicken breast with the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, paprika, and black pepper.
  6. Turn the skillet up to medium-high heat. Place the chicken in the skillet and cook until fully cooked through.
  7. While the chicken is cooking, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the penne and cook until al dente.
  8. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside. Turn the skillet down to medium-low.
  9. Add the butter to the skillet and let it melt.
  10. Add in the garlic and let it saute for about 1 minute, just until fragrant.
  11. Add in the all purpose flour and ranch seasoning. Whisk together until smooth.
  12. Slowly pour in the half and half, whisking until smooth.
  13. Add in half of the mozzarella cheese, stirring until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat.
  14. Combine the sauce, pasta, chicken, and half of the bacon.
  15. Pour the mixture into a 9x13 baking dish.
  16. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, and remaining bacon.
  17. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  18. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

  • When making the sauce, be sure the heat is turned down to get a smooth texture.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 640kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 42g (65%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 15g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 127mg (42%) Sodium 1315mg (55%) Potassium 517mg (15%) 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

% 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.