Creamy Ranch Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
6 to 8
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Calories
956 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Ranch Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
Description
The Creamy Ranch Chicken Spaghetti Casserole is a baked pasta dish combining al dente spaghetti with a rich sauce made from cream cheese, sour cream, canned cream of chicken soup, ranch dressing mix, and milk. Cooked chicken and crispy bacon add protein and smoky flavor, while cheddar cheese melts through the mixture for a cheesy finish. The casserole is prepared by layering the undercooked spaghetti and the creamy chicken mixture together in a baking dish and baking until heated through and bubbly.
Its flavor is creamy and tangy from the ranch seasoning and sour cream, softened by the smoothness of cream cheese and balanced by the savory bacon and chicken. The texture contrasts slightly firm spaghetti with tender chicken and melted cheese.
This dish is ideal for feeding a crowd or family since it can serve about eight people, especially when combined with lighter sides such as salad. It reheats well, making it practical for leftovers or make-ahead meals.
Cooking the spaghetti to just underdone ensures it finishes perfectly during baking, absorbing flavor without becoming overly soft. Chopping the cooked bacon finely distributes its flavor throughout. Using a 9x13-inch dish allows even cooking of the casserole.
Ingredients
- 8 trips Bacon
- 16 ounces spaghetti
- 10.5 ounce cream of chicken soup canned
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 ounce Ranch dressing mix (1 packet)
- 1 cup milk
- 3 cups chicken chopped or shredded, cooked
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded, divided
- parsley finely chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place a large skillet over medium heat and cook bacon until crispy, turning as needed, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cooled enough to handle, finely chop the bacon.
- While the bacon cooks, cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water for 8 minutes. The spaghetti will be slightly undercooked - it will finish in the oven. Drain the pasta and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the soup, cream cheese, and sour cream. Pour in the milk and ranch seasoning and whisk to combine.
- Add the chicken, ½ of the shredded cheese, and ¾ of the chopped bacon. Stir into the sauce.
- Spray the inside of a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray. Add the spaghetti to the baking dish. Pour the chicken mixture over the pasta and carefully stir to combine. (If you have a giant mixing bowl, you can mix everything together then pour it into the baking dish.)
- Bake for 20 minutes. Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle the pasta with the remaining shredded cheese and bacon. Bake for another 10 minutes.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Cut into 6 to 8 portions and serve warm.
Notes
- This casserole serves about eight people when accompanied by salad or side dishes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6to 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 956 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 956kcal | 48% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 50g | 100% |
| Fat | 52g | 80% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 188mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 1357mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 627mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1307IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 432mg | 43% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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