Description
A delicious and hearty Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole that combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch dressing for a flavor explosion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, ranch dressing, cooked pasta, half of the cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños or hot sauce to the mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole, casserole recipes, chicken recipes, bacon recipes