Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is a mouthwatering dish that combines the savory flavors of chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy Alfredo sauce, all infused with the delicious ranch seasoning. This quick and easy-to-make casserole is perfect for busy weeknight dinners when you want a comforting and satisfying meal on the table in no time.

To start, you’ll need to cook the bacon until it’s crispy, then chop it into small pieces. While the bacon is cooking, dice boneless, skinless chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a gallon-size Ziploc bag, combine the diced chicken, olive oil, and dry Ranch dressing mix. Shake the bag to coat the chicken thoroughly with the flavorful ranch seasoning.

In a large skillet, cook the seasoned chicken until it is no longer pink. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in boiling water until it is al dente, then drain it and transfer it to a greased baking dish. Once the chicken is cooked, add it to the baking dish along with the Alfredo sauce. Mix everything together until the pasta and chicken are evenly coated in the creamy sauce.

Now, it’s time to add the finishing touches. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the casserole, along with the crispy bacon pieces. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and then place the dish into a preheated oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake the casserole until it becomes bubbly, and the cheese is melted and golden brown, typically about 15 minutes.Ingredients

• 1/2 lb bacon, cooked and chopped
• 1 lb chicken, boneless/skinless, diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 packet dry Ranch dressing mix
• 8 ounces pasta (I used shells)
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• salt/pepper, to taste
• 14.5-ounce jar of Alfredo sauce

Instructions

Enjoy!

Preheat oven to375 degrees and grease a 9 x 9 baking dish.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook bacon until crispy, about 7 minutes.

Drain bacon grease from skillet and place bacon on paper towel to absorb remaining grease from bacon.

In a gallon size Ziploc bag, add the olive oil, diced chicken (raw still at this point), and Ranch mix.

Shake around the sealed bag to coat thoroughly.

Add chicken to skillet and cook until no longer pink.

In a pot of boiling water, cook pasta until al dente.

Drain water and add pasta to a greased baking dish.

Add cooked chicken and Alfredo sauce to the pasta.

Sprinkle both cheeses, bacon, and salt/pepper to the top of the Alfredo sauce and place dish into the preheated oven.

Bake until bubbly and cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.

Remove from oven and serve!