Description
This Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is the ultimate comfort food — a one-dish wonder packed with tender shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and melty mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Tossed in a creamy ranch-Alfredo sauce and baked to bubbly golden perfection, this casserole brings together all your favorite flavors in one easy, satisfying meal. Whether you’re feeding a hungry family or meal-prepping for the week, this dish delivers cozy, crowd-pleasing flavor every single time.
Ingredients
– 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
– 8 oz penne or rotini pasta (cooked al dente)
– 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
– ¾ cup sour cream
– 1 (15 oz) jar Alfredo sauce
– 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
– ¼ tsp black pepper
– Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine Alfredo sauce, sour cream, ranch seasoning, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
3. Fold in cooked pasta, shredded chicken, half of the mozzarella, and half of the cheddar cheese. Mix well.
4. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
5. Sprinkle the remaining cheeses on top and finish with crumbled bacon.
6. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. 1/6 of the casserole)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
Keywords: chicken bacon ranch casserole, creamy pasta bake, cheesy dinner, comfort food, easy chicken recipes