Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
Prepare this easy chicken bacon ranch casserole recipe with just 10 ingredients in under an hour for a comforting, family-friendly meal!
Equipment
- 1 9x13in casserole dish
- 1 dutch oven
Ingredients
- 1 small onion sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 8 ounces cream cheese cubed
- 2 cups heavy cream Note 1
- 1 (1 Ounce) Ranch seasoning packet
- 3 cups Mozzarella cheese shredded
- 12 ounces rotini pasta cooked according to package directions Note 2
- 4 cups chicken shredded and cooked Note 3
- 2 green onions chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉ and prepare a 9x13” casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Heat a dutch oven over medium high heat, cook the bacon, stirring often until crispy. Remove using a slotted spoon and set a side. Leave 3 tablespoons of the drippings int the pan.
- Add the onion to the pan and cook until softened. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. To the pan, add the cream cheese, heavy cream and ranch seasoning. Whisk over medium heat until smooth. Whisk in 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese until smooth. Remove from the heat.
- Stir in the pasta, chicken and green onions. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish, sprinkle on the cooked bacon and the remaining 2 cups of mozzarella cheese.
- Bake at 375℉ for 25-30 minutes until the top is lightly golden brown and crisp . Let cook for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with more sliced green onion if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Note 1: Half & half or whole milk can be used in place of the heavy cream.
Note 2: Shells or penne can be used in place of the rotini pasta.
Note 3: Use shredded rotisserie chicken in place of making your own.
TIP: Frozen broccoli florets can be added to this recipe, stir in at step 4.
Storing Tips:
– Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
– Reheat individual-sized portions on a heatproof plate in the microwave until warmed through. You can also reheat in the oven at 350 degrees.
– Freeze the casserole for up to three months. Let the casserole cool completely, then cover tightly with plastic wrap and foil. Let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight, and bake as directed.
– Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
– Reheat individual-sized portions on a heatproof plate in the microwave until warmed through. You can also reheat in the oven at 350 degrees.
– Freeze the casserole for up to three months. Let the casserole cool completely, then cover tightly with plastic wrap and foil. Let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight, and bake as directed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 601kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 20gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 126mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 292mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1544IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 381mgIron: 1mg
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only.