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How to Make Chicken-Bacon-Ranch Pasta Bake - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you love the classic combination of chicken, bacon, and ranch, then you're in for a treat with this delicious Chicken-Bacon-Ranch Pasta Bake recipe. This hearty and flavorful casserole brings together tender chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch dressing in a comforting pasta dish that the whole family will love.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it's incredibly easy to make. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can have a satisfying and filling meal read...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons ranch dressing mix
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 8 slices cooked bacon, divided
  • 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar Jack cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cream cheese and ranch dressing mix; whisk until smooth. Slowly whisk in milk. Stir in Monterey Jack cheese; cook until cheese has melted and sauce has thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Crumble 6 slices bacon and stir into sauce.
  • Combine cooked pasta and shredded chicken in a large bowl. Pour sauce on top and mix until well combined. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Top with Cheddar Jack cheese and crumble remaining 2 slices of bacon on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese has melted, about 20 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    786 cal.

    • Total Fat: 49g
    • Saturated Fat: 26g
    • Cholesterol: 163mg
    • Sodium: 868mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 41g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 428mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 440mg

    Categories

    Baking recipes
    Pasta recipes
    Chicken recipes
    Bacon recipes
    Ranch recipes