Cheesy Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
Crispy bacon and juicy chicken in a homemade ranch cream sauce. This amazing combination of flavors will have your family begging for seconds!
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 705kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Diced
- 1 Box Farfalle (Bow Tie) Pasta
- 6 Strips Bacon Cooked Crisp and Crumbled
- 4 Ounces Cream Cheese Softened
- 2 Cups Heavy Cream
- 1 Package Ranch Seasoning
- ½ Cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
- ¼ Cup Butter
- 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded and Divided
- Scallions For Garnish, If Desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 inch pan and set aside.
- Cook pasta according to box directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- In a large dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in cream and cream cheese. Stir constantly until combined.
- Add in parmesan and ranch packet. Stir in pasta water as needed to thin the sauce. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- Place cooked pasta, cooked chicken, ½ of shredded cheddar ,and chopped bacon in prepared pan. Pour in ranch mixture and mix well.
- Top with remaining cheddar cheese, and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes remove foil for the last 5 minutes.
- Garnish with scallions and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 705kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 714mg | Potassium: 346mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1441IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 243mg | Iron: 1mg