Description
A comforting dish combining hearty chicken, savory bacon, and creamy ranch dressing, all baked to perfection in a cozy casserole.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups cooked pasta (like penne or rotini)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather all your ingredients to make the cooking process smoother and quicker.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, ranch dressing, cooked pasta, shredded cheese, and optional frozen mixed vegetables. Stir everything together until well mixed.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Add the garlic powder and onion powder, then mix well once more so all the flavors combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and heated through.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving to ensure it retains its shape and is safe to eat.
Notes
For a creamier casserole, add more cheese on top before baking. Consider panko breadcrumbs for a crunchy topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg