This easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole recipe is loved by kids and adults alike! Pasta with juicy pan-seared chicken breast and bacon tossed in a creamy homemade Alfredo Sauce with ranch and cheese then baked until gooey and delicious.
If you love pasta dinners, try our other Pasta Recipes like the classic Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo or the Cajun Chicken Pasta.
CHICKEN BACON RANCH CASSEROLE-
We love this simple casserole dish pasta recipe for weeknight dinners. It is so easy to make, is loaded with so much flavor and tastes phenomenal! The pasta combined with juicy chicken breast and bacon tossed in a creamy Alfredo Sauce with Ranch powder is one pasta dinner you’ll want on repeat.
INGREDIENTS-
- Pasta– For this recipe, we love to use short pasta such as penne pasta, rotini, elbow, ziti, and cellentani.
- Pan Seared Chicken– We use our classic Pan-Seared Chicken for this recipe. You can use your favorite chicken recipe such as Shredded Chicken, the Grilled Chicken, our Air Fryer Chicken Recipe, or even leftover Rotisserie Chicken will work.
- Bacon– For the bacon, we like to use our Air Fryer Bacon!
- Shredded Cheese– You can use your favorite shredded cheese. We like to use colby jack, mozzarella cheese, Mexican blend shredded cheese, or cheddar cheese.
- Alfredo Sauce– For the BEST results, use our creamy homemade Alfredo Sauce!
- Ranch Powder– The key to this recipe is the Ranch seasoning powder! It adds such a delicious burst of flavor.
HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN BACON RANCH PASTA-
This recipe comes together so fast and can be ready in just 30 minutes!
- Pasta- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
- Chicken– Prepare one portion of Pan-Seared Chicken. Slice the chicken into thin strands, cover to keep warm and set aside.
- Bacon– Cook the bacon using your go-to method.
- Alfredo Sauce– In a large skillet, prepare the Alfredo Sauce adding ranch powder to the mix.
- Combine– In a baking dish, add the pasta, chicken, bacon, alfredo sauce, and shredded cheese and stir the mixture to combine. You can also mix everything in a large bowl, then transfer to a baking dish.
- Bake– Sprinkle top with shredded cheese and bake in a preheated oven until the cheese has melted.
- Serve- Garnish with fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley with some freshly grated pepper.
- Serve and Enjoy!
SERVING IDEAS–
With the correct side dishes, you can make this the ultimate dinner! Here are some of our favorite sides:
- Breadsticks Recipe
- Caesar Salad
- Romaine Salad
- Cheddar Bay Biscuits
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS-
Can I use canned Alfredo sauce?
Yes! If you want to use canned Alfredo Sauce, you can use your go-to canned sauce and just mix in the Ranch powder.
Do I have to bake this pasta dish?
No! Check out our skillet version of this delicious Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta dish.
How to store leftovers?
Add any leftovers into an airtight container and store them in the fridge for 3-4 days.
How to reheat leftovers?
Reheat this dish in the microwave or stovetop over low heat until reheated.
Can I use Ranch dressing instead of powder?
Yes, you can add 2 Tbsps of Ranch dressing instead of the powder if you don’t have powder on hand.
OTHER PASTA RECIPES-
- Chicken Stuffed Shells
- Shrimp Alfredo Pasta
- Chicken Alfredo Bake
- Crockpot Chicken Alfredo
- Rasta Pasta Recipe
- Chicken Scampi Recipe
Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole Recipe
Author: Valentina
5 from 6 votes
This easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole recipe is loved by kids and adults alike! Pasta with juicy pan-seared chicken breast and bacon tossed in a creamy homemade Alfredo Sauce (V) with ranch and cheese then baked until gooey and delicious.
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 pan-seared chicken breast recipe
- 8 oz bacon cubed and cooked
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese divided
Alfredo Sauce-
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup whole milk or 2% milk
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 ½ Tbsp ranch powder
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
In a pot, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain the pasta, cover to keep warm and set aside.
Cook the chicken breast using the pan-seared chicken recipe. Slice the chicken into thin strands, cover to keep warm and set aside.
In a large skillet, over low/medium heat, melt together butter and garlic and cook until fragrant.
Whisk together the heavy whipping cream and flour. Pour cream/flour and milk into the skillet, whisk vigorously. Add the parmesan cheese and season with salt, pepper and ranch powder. Continue cooking until the sauce thickens and is well incorporated.
In a casserole dish, add the cooked pasta, sliced chicken, cooked bacon, alfredo sauce, and 3/4 cup of shredded cheese and mix until well combined.
Top with the remaining shredded cheese and bake at 375°F for about 10-15 minutes, until the pasta is warmed and cheese is melted.
Top with grated parmesan and freshly chopped greens and serve.
Enjoy!
Nutrition
794kcal Calories38g Carbs31g Protein57g Fat30g Saturated Fat4g Polyunsaturated Fat17g Monounsaturated Fat0.4g Trans Fat174mg Cholesterol432mg Potassium1g Fiber4g Sugar1483IU Vitamin A1mg Vitamin C357mg Calcium1mg Iron
- Full Nutrition Label
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 794Calories from Fat 513
% Daily Value*
Fat 57g88%
Saturated Fat 30g188%
Trans Fat 0.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 17g
Cholesterol 174mg58%
Potassium 432mg12%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 31g62%
Vitamin A 1483IU30%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 357mg36%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
(The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
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8 comments
- Robert
Amazing! I smoked the bacon and chicken on the Traeger and made the Alfredo from scratch. So good!
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- Valentina’s Corner
Your version sounds fantastic, Robert. I want to come over for dinner, ha! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe. 🙂
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- Kristyn
The chicken bacon ranch has become one of my family’s favorite!! We make it often!! It’s easy to make & no one complaints!!
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- Valentina’s Corner
Thank you so much for the feedback, we love this casserole recipe as well.
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- catherine
Pure comfort food and we loved, loved every single bite!
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- Valentina’s Corner
Catherine, I’m so glad you enjoyed the casserole recipe.
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- Lauren
Thank you so much, all three of my kids loved this!! I added some extra bacon too.
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- Valentina’s Corner
You can’t have too much bacon, Lauren. I’m so glad you enjoyed the casserole dish.
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