Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is an easy, kid friendly dinner made with tender chicken, crispy bacon, cheese and ranch seasoning. It's the perfect weeknight meal for busy families!

5 from 16 votes

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Servings

Ingredients

▢ 1 lb. cooked chicken meat shredded or cut into 1 inch pieces
▢ 1 lb. pasta
▢ 1 (16 oz.) jar Alfredo sauce
▢ 1 cup sour cream
▢ 1 packet ranch dressing seasoning
▢ ¼ cup bacon bits or 4 strips cooked and chopped
▢ 2 cups shredded swiss cheese divided in half
▢ 1 tablespoon chopped parsley optional

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375° and lightly grease a 9" x 13" casserole baking dish.
Boil the pasta according to box directions to the "al dente" stage. Drain and set aside.
In a large bowl stir together the Alfredo sauce, sour cream, ranch flavoring, bacon pieces and 1 cup of the Swiss cheese. Add the pasta and chicken. Stir to combine the ingredients.
Pour the mixture into the baking dish, top with the remaining Swiss cheese and baking bits. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted on top and starting to brown. Top with parsley and serve.

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Notes

To Store: Keep leftovers in an air-tight container, in the fridge for up to 3 days.
To Freeze: This casserole can be assembled in a freezer-safe baking dish and frozen to bake later. Wrap the casserole in 2 layers plastic wrap and 1 layer of foil. Label and date the dish and freeze up to 3 months.
To Reheat: When you are ready to bake, let the casserole thaw in the fridge overnight and bake according to directions.

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