Description
A delicious and creamy pasta bake featuring chicken, bacon, and ranch dressing, perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, ranch dressing, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg