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Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
Penne pasta is drenched in cheesy ranch sauce and topped with bacon and cheddar for a classic comfort meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
47 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 610 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne uncooked, approx. 2 cups
- 6 slices Bacon
- 2 tablespoons bacon drippings add butter if needed
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup half and half or light cream
- 1 package ranch seasoning mix or homemade spice blend below
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, according to the package directions. Drain well and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat just until crisp. Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel lined plate, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pan (add butter if needed).
- Turn the heat down to medium-low and stir in the cream cheese. Whisk until smooth and melted. Gradually add in the broth and cream whisking until smooth. Stir in the ranch seasoning.
- Remove from the heat and whisk in 1 cup of cheddar cheese and the parmesan cheese. Taste and season with salt & pepper if desired.
- Add the drained pasta, chicken, and sauce to the prepared baking dish. Mix everything together and top with the remaining cheddar cheese. Sprinkle with bacon. Bake 20 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
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Notes
- Replace the ranch seasoning mix with the following:
- ¼
- ¼
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- ½ tablespoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried chives
Nutrition Information
Calories
610
(31%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
138mg
(46%)
Sodium
727mg
(30%)
Potassium
345mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1109IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
361mg
(36%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 610
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 610 | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 138mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 727mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 345mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1109IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 361mg | 36% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.