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Crack Chicken Baked Ziti

Crack Chicken Baked Ziti is a comforting casserole dish featuring the famous ranch-bacon-cheese combo! This is an easy pasta recipe perfect to feed a crowd!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 579 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Ziti pasta uncooked
Bacon:
  • 12 slices Bacon baked until crispy and cut into 1 inch pieces
Chicken:
  • 1 1/2 lbs uncooked chicken cubed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon paprika
Cheesy Mixture:
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Package Dry Ranch Mix optional
  • 1 package 8oz cream cheese, room temperature and cubed
  • 3 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Toppings:
  • cooked bacon
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

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  1. Heat oven to 375degrees F.
  2. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
Cook Chicken:
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  1. Add the cubed chicken to a large skillet with some oil, season with salt, pepper and paprika. Cook stirring frequently, until golden and no longer pink in the center. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Cheesy Mixture:
  1. In same skillet, on medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons butter.
  2. Stir in flour whisking until a paste forms.
  3. Gradually stir in milk, beating with the whisk to combine.
  4. Stir in Ranch Mix and garlic.
  5. Stir in cream cheese until fully combined.
  6. Stir in 3 cups of cheddar cheese. Remove from heat.
Combine:
  1. In a large bowl combine: cooked pasta, chicken and cheese mixture. Stir well to combine and transfer to a 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish.
  2. Top with the cooked bacon, 1 cup shredded cheese.
Bake:
  1. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until mixture is bubbly and cheese is fully melted. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 579kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 37g (57%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 100mg (33%) Sodium 770mg (32%) Potassium 404mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 845IU (17%) Calcium 398mg (40%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 579

% Daily Value*

Calories 579kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 37g 57%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Sodium 770mg 32%
Potassium 404mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 845IU 17%
Calcium 398mg 40%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.