Description
This Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is a creamy, cheesy baked pasta dish loaded with tender shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and flavorful ranch seasoning. It combines alfredo sauce with cheddar and mozzarella cheese for a rich and comforting meal perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
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Pasta and Sauce
- 16 oz medium pasta noodles (cooked)
- 16 oz Alfredo sauce
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp pepper (to taste)
- 1 oz Ranch Dressing Mix
Protein and Cheese
- 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (separated)
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese (separated)
- 8 slices bacon (cooked and chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the pasta dish.
- Mix Pasta Ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta noodles with Alfredo sauce, salt, pepper, ranch dressing mix, shredded chicken, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, and half of the chopped bacon pieces. Stir thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Assemble in Baking Dish. Pour the mixed pasta into a 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Add Cheese Topping. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the pasta mixture.
- Add Bacon Topping. Sprinkle the remaining chopped bacon pieces evenly over the cheese layer.
- Bake the Pasta. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the dish is heated through.
- Serve. Remove from the oven and serve immediately to enjoy warm and creamy chicken bacon ranch pasta.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of garlic powder or onion powder.
- Use freshly grated cheese for best melting results.
- Ensure the chicken is fully cooked and shredded before mixing.
- Bacon should be cooked to your preferred crispiness before chopping.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
