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Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or chopped
  • 3 cups cooked pasta penne, rotini, or shells
  • 5 slices bacon cooked crisp and chopped
  • 1 cup broccoli cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook pasta until just tender according to package directions, then drain well.
  3. Prepare broccoli by steaming briefly if desired; thaw and drain frozen broccoli.
  4. Stir ranch dressing, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together until smooth.
  5. Add cooked pasta and chicken and mix until evenly coated.
  6. Fold in broccoli, most of the bacon, and half of the cheddar cheese.
  7. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  8. Top with remaining cheddar and reserved bacon.
  9. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until hot, bubbling, and the cheese is melted.
  10. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.