Description
Looking for the best chicken bacon ranch casserole recipe? This one is easy, cheesy, and so comforting! It’s a simple and hearty dinner idea perfect for family meals, potlucks, or cozy nights. Packed with juicy chicken, smoky bacon, and melty cheese, it’s the best comfort food. Save this easy casserole recipe for your next dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
- 12 oz pasta (rigatoni or penne)
- 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ranch dressing, cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fold in cooked chicken, half of bacon, and pasta; mix to coat well.
- Transfer to baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with cheddar, mozzarella, and remaining bacon.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool slightly before serving; garnish with green onions if desired.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Swap in pepper jack cheese for extra heat.
- Make ahead and bake just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg