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Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
Hearty, rich, and absolutely the most filling thing you will ever eat, this casserole is sure to be a hit at family dinners.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 640 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 slices Bacon (cooked crispy and broken into pieces)
- 4 chicken breasts (skinless, cut into cubes)
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup ranch salad dressing (to taste)
- 1 lb penne pasta (cooked)
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese (grated)
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
- 3 tablespoons parsley (fresh if available)
Alfredo Sauce
- 1 batch Cream Cheese Alfredo Sauce (4 servings)
Instructions
- Prepare the penne pasta according to the package directions, strain, toss with 1 tbsp of olive oil and set aside.
- Fry the bacon until crispy and easy to crumble, remove from pan and set aside on paper towel.
- Prepare one batch of Cream Cheese Alfredo Sauce.
- Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly oil a 9×13 baking dish or coat with a nonstick spray.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat, Slice the chicken breasts into small 1/2 inch cubes, Place chicken in the preheated skillet.
- Stir the chicken until no pink remains, and the pieces are cooked through. About 8 or 10 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, take the cooked chicken and drained penne pasta and add the Cream Cheese Alfredo Sauce, the ranch dressing, and 3/4 of the crumbled bacon. Stir to combine.
- Pour the chicken mixture into the 9x13 pan and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumbled bacon over the top and then and the mozzarella and cheddar cheese on top.
- Place into the preheated oven and bake until bubbly and heated through, about 15-20 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
640kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
120mg
(40%)
Sodium
639mg
(27%)
Potassium
633mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
434IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
216mg
(22%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 640
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 640kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 120mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 639mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 633mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 434IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 216mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.