Everything you love about a bacon ranch chicken dinner, baked into one bubbly, golden casserole. This cheesy bacon ranch chicken casserole layers tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a ranch-seasoned creamy sauce under a blanket of melted cheese — weeknight comfort at its finest.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- One dish, dinner done — assembly takes about 15 minutes.
- Loaded with smoky bacon, sharp cheddar, and cool ranch flavor.
- Kid-approved and perfect for potlucks and game day.
Ingredients
Serves 8.
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- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
- 8 oz rotini or penne pasta, cooked and drained
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, stir together the cream cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning, and milk until smooth.
- Fold in the cooked chicken, pasta, half the bacon, and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining cheddar, the mozzarella, and the rest of the bacon.
- Bake 25–30 minutes, until hot and bubbly and the cheese is golden.
- Rest 5 minutes, sprinkle with green onions if you like, and serve warm.
