Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole Recipe
This easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole recipe is loved by kids and adults alike! Pasta with juicy pan-seared chicken breast and bacon tossed in a creamy homemade Alfredo Sauce (V) with ranch and cheese then baked until gooey and delicious.
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 pan-seared chicken breast recipe
- 8 oz bacon cubed and cooked
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese divided
Alfredo Sauce-
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup whole milk or 2% milk
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 ½ Tbsp ranch powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a pot, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain the pasta, cover to keep warm and set aside.
- Cook the chicken breast using the pan-seared chicken recipe. Slice the chicken into thin strands, cover to keep warm and set aside.
- In a large skillet, over low/medium heat, melt together butter and garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Whisk together the heavy whipping cream and flour. Pour cream/flour and milk into the skillet, whisk vigorously. Add the parmesan cheese and season with salt, pepper and ranch powder. Continue cooking until the sauce thickens and is well incorporated.
- In a casserole dish, add the cooked pasta, sliced chicken, cooked bacon, alfredo sauce, and 3/4 cup of shredded cheese and mix until well combined.
- Top with the remaining shredded cheese and bake at 375°F for about 10-15 minutes, until the pasta is warmed and cheese is melted.
- Top with grated parmesan and freshly chopped greens and serve.
- Enjoy!