Description
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Bake is the ultimate comfort food that combines creamy ranch dressing, tender chicken, crispy bacon, and melted cheese into a delightful casserole. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends, this dish is both easy to prepare and packed with flavor, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Serve it on chilly evenings or during casual get-togethers for a meal everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook rotini in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook in a pan over medium heat until golden brown (about 6 minutes per side). Let cool before shredding.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, garlic powder, ranch dressing, and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, top with remaining cheese, and bake for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- Let sit before garnishing with sliced green onions and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For lighter options, use turkey bacon or add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers. - To enhance flavor, marinate chicken in ranch dressing overnight before cooking.