A delightful combination of flavors found in a Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken Casserole, blending smoky bacon with creamy cheese and zesty ranch dressing.
Ingredients
Scale:
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
2 cups cooked pasta (penne or rotini work well)
1 cup ranch dressing (preferably homemade for a fresher taste)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup cream of chicken soup (or homemade if preferred)
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup crushed potato chips or breadcrumbs (for crunch)
1/2 cup additional shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking.
Prepare the chicken mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, and cooked pasta. Add in the ranch dressing, cream of chicken soup, half of the shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Stir until everything is well coated and combined.
Transfer to a baking dish: Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Add the topping: In a small bowl, mix the crushed potato chips or breadcrumbs with the remaining cheddar cheese. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the casserole.
Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the topping is golden brown.
Cool and serve: Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving.
