Cheesy Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
This quick and easy dinner idea is great for all year round. Cheesy chicken bacon ranch casserole is full of pasta and even kids love it!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Butter unsalted
- 1 Clove Garlic Minced
- 2 Tablespoons Flour
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream *see note
- 1/4 Cup Chipotle Lime Ranch or any flavor
- Salt and Pepper
- 2 Cups Cooked and Shredded Chicken
- 8 Ounces Small Shells Pasta
- 1 Cup Mozzarella shredded
- 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
- 3 Sliced Bacon cooked and chopped
- Parsley for garnish
For the Pan
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 1 Clove Garlic
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Heat a small pot over medium heat. Add the butter and whisk in the garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant and whisk in the flour. Continue whisking the mixture for 30-60 seconds to cook out the flour.2 Tablespoons Butter, 1 Clove Garlic, 2 Tablespoons Flour
- While continuing to whisk, pour in the heavy cream.1 Cup Heavy Cream *see note
- Add the ranch and season with salt, about 1/2 teaspoon, or to taste.1/4 Cup Chipotle Lime Ranch, Salt and Pepper
- 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.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions.8 Ounces Small Shells Pasta
- Remove sauce from the heat.
- Drain the pasta.
- Mix the two cheeses together.1 Cup Mozzarella, 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese
- In a casserole dish or 9x13" pan, rub the butter and clove of garlic everywhere. Add half the pasta and top with half of the chicken. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper.Salt and Pepper, 2 Cups Cooked and Shredded Chicken, 1 Tablespoon Butter, 1 Clove Garlic
- Pour half of the sauce over the top and sprinkle with half of the cheeses.
- Repeat with the last half of the ingredients and top with bacon at the end.3 Sliced Bacon
- Bake for 20 minutes or until hot and the cheeses are melted.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with parsley and serve!Parsley for garnish
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Notes
Any milk, half and half or combination can be used instead of cream.
Should be stored covered in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 504kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 474mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g