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Bacon Ranch Chicken Pasta Bake

Bacon Ranch Chicken Pasta Bake

Pasta, chicken, bacon, and ranch dressing baked under melted cheddar until bubbly.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 479 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Baking dish

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 3 cup cooked pasta penne or rotini, cooked al dente
  • 2 cup shredded chicken rotisserie or any cooked chicken
  • 8 bacon slices cooked until crisp and chopped
  • 1 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese plus extra if you like
  • 2 cup steamed broccoli optional
  • 1 tbsp buffalo hot sauce optional

Instructions
 

Cooking

  • Cook. Boil the pasta until al dente and drain. Cook the bacon until crisp and chop it.
  • Toss. Mix the pasta, chicken, bacon, and ranch dressing in a large bowl.
  • Layer. Fold in any broccoli or hot sauce and transfer to a greased baking dish.
  • Top. Sprinkle with the cheddar.
  • Bake. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes until bubbly and hot throughout.

Notes

Substitutions: Use steamed spinach or spaghetti squash for part of the pasta.
Tips: Tent with foil if the top browns too fast.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days.
Nutrition does not include the optional broccoli and hot sauce.
Keyword Bacon, Bacon Ranch Chicken Pasta Bake, Cheddar Cheese, Ranch Dressing, Rotisserie Chicken