Description
This Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is a delicious and satisfying dish that combines crispy chicken, savory bacon, and creamy ranch sauce, topped with cheese. Perfect for a family dinner!
Ingredients
– 1 lb chicken breast, diced
– 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
– 1 cup ranch dressing
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
– 1 cup cooked pasta (penne or rotini)
– 1 tsp garlic powder
– 1 tsp onion powder
– 1 tsp paprika
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. 2. In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, crumbled bacon, ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. 3. Stir in the cooked pasta and frozen mixed vegetables until well combined.
4. 4. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
5. 5. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the mixture.
6. 6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
7. 7. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
– You can use rotisserie chicken for a quicker preparation.
– Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the mix.
– This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, bacon, ranch, casserole, comfort food