Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
Ingredients
Casserole
- 4 slices bacon (diced)
- 2 boneless skinless chicken thighs* (cut into 1-inch chunks)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Ranch Seasoning and Salad Dressing Mix (or more, to taste)
- 8 ounces rotini
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Alfredo Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or more, to taste)
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9×9 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.
- 2
To make the alfredo sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in heavy cream. Cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in Parmesan until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more heavy cream as needed; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
- 3
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat; reserving 1 tablespoon in the skillet. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
6 min - 4
In a gallon size Ziploc bag, add chicken, 1 tablespoon olive oil and Ranch Seasoning, shaking to coat thoroughly. Add chicken to the skillet and cook, flipping once, until cooked through, about 2-3 minutes on each side; set aside.
2 min - 5
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
- 6
Add pasta to the prepared baking dish and layer with chicken and alfredo sauce; sprinkle with cheeses and bacon. Place into oven and bake until bubbly and heated through, about 15-20 minutes.
15 min - 7
Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
