chicken bacon ranch casserole
Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole Recipe (Quick & Easy) - A low carb, cheesy chicken bacon ranch casserole recipe that the whole family will love.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken bacon ranch casserole
Servings: 4
Calories: 2160kcal
Author: Luda huang
- 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
- 8 ounces rotini
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- FOR THE ALFREDO SAUCE
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream or more, to taste
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
make SAUCE
Heat a small pot over medium heat. Add the butter and whisk in the garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds, pour in the heavy cream.
Add the season with salt, about 1/2 teaspoon, or to taste.
Cook until the sauce begins to simmer and thicken, about 2-5 minutes. If it's not simmering and thickening just turn up the heat a little until it does. Do not boil or scorch.
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease or spray 13x9-inch pan.
In large bowl, place cooked and drained rotini , shredded cooked chicken, Alfredo pasta sauce and ranch dressing. Stir to combine. Pour mixture in pan; spread evenly.
sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese . then Sprinkle chopped cooked bacon evenly over top,
Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
Calories: 2160kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 267g | Fat: 93g | Saturated Fat: 39g | Cholesterol: 828mg | Sodium: 1255mg | Potassium: 4370mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1437IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 312mg | Iron: 7mg