Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Bake

Ingredients

• 1 lb Cellentani Pasta (boiled according to package directions)
• 1 lb Cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken recommended)
• 15 oz Alfredo Sauce (1 jar)
• 1 Ranch seasoning packet (standard 1 oz packet)
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
• 1.5 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
• 6 Bacon (cooked and crumbled; divided)
• Parsley (for garnish)
• Cooking spray (to grease the baking dish)

Steps

1. 1

   Cook at least 6 pieces of bacon until crispy, then chop into small pieces.

2. 2

   Boil one pound of Cellentani pasta in a large pot of salted water according to the directions on the package.

3. 3

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.

4. 4

   Pour the cooked and drained pasta into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

5. 5

   Add about 1 lb of rotisserie chicken, one 15 oz jar of Alfredo sauce, and the ranch seasoning packet to the pasta.

6. 6

   Add some of the mozzarella cheese, some of the cheddar cheese, and some of the crumbled bacon to the dish.

7. 7

   Stir everything together well until the pasta is evenly coated and the ingredients are distributed.

8. 8

   Top the mixture with the remaining cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and crumbled bacon.

9. 9

   Bake at 375°F for about 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

10. 10

    Garnish with parsley, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

Using a rotisserie chicken makes this recipe much faster. You can use any short pasta shape, but Cellentani (corkscrew) holds the sauce well.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• dinner
• pasta bake
• casserole
• chicken
• bacon
• easy recipe
• family friendly