Crack Chicken Pasta Bake
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
562 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crack Chicken Pasta Bake
Description
This recipe involves cooking rotini pasta until tender and mixing it with a sauce created by creaming together cream cheese and ranch seasoning, then gradually adding evaporated milk for smoothness. Chopped cooked chicken is folded into the mixture along with a portion of shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, integrating savory richness and depth.
The mixture coats the pasta evenly before being spread into a greased baking dish. The remaining cheeses and bacon bits are sprinkled atop, contributing texture and a savory finish during baking at 350°F for 30 minutes. The result is a bubbly, melty pasta bake with a creamy interior and crisp bacon topping.
The casserole is portioned for eight servings and can be garnished with fresh parsley for freshness. Nutritional content varies by ingredient brand, so estimates are approximate. This dish serves as a filling meal, combining protein and carbs with a creamy, seasoned sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 cups rotini pasta
- 8 ounces cream cheese cubed
- 2 ounces ranch seasoning mix (2 packets)
- 24 ounces evaporated milk (2 cans)
- 2 1/4 cups chicken about 1 rotisserie chicken, cooked, chopped
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese shredded & divided
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded & divided, sharp
- 3 ounces Bacon chopped, bacon bits
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to the package instructions.
- Spray a 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray. Preheat the oven to 350º Fahrenheit.
- In a small bowl, use a hand mixer to cream the cream cheese and ranch seasoning until smooth.
- Add in half of a can of evaporated milk to the cream cheese mixture and mix until combined and smooth.
- Then add in the rest of the can of milk and mix until smooth.
- Add in the last can of milk and mix again.
- Fold in the cooked chicken and one cup each of mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
- Then add in the pasta and mix well.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared pan, then top with the remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
- Sprinkle with bacon bits.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the casserole is heated through.
- Top with fresh snipped parsley.
Notes
- Nutrition information is approximate; consult a nutritionist for precise data due to variation in ingredient brands.
- The recipe yields 8 servings, each being one-eighth of the casserole.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 562 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 562kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 121mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 1307mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 429mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 960IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 517mg | 52% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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