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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Bake

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A comforting and cheesy pasta bake featuring chicken, bacon, and ranch sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound pasta (penne, rotini, or elbow macaroni)
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 (1-ounce) packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to the pot.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, crumbled bacon, ranch seasoning mix, cream of chicken soup, and milk. Stir until well combined.
  4. Add the sauce mixture to the cooked pasta. Stir to coat the pasta evenly.
  5. Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  6. Top with shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.
  8. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a creamier sauce, you can substitute half-and-half for the milk.
  • Add a cup of frozen peas or broccoli florets for extra vegetables.
  • Top with extra bacon crumbles before serving for added crunch.

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