Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Bake

Ingredients

• 1 lb Cellentani Pasta (cooked according to package directions)
• 1 lb rotisserie chicken (cooked and shredded)
• 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 (for the baking dish)

Steps

1. 1

   Cook at least 6 pieces of bacon in a skillet or oven until crispy. Chop into small pieces and set aside.

2. 2

   Boil one pound of Cellentani pasta in salted water according to the directions on the package until al dente. Drain well.

3. 3

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

4. 4

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

5. 5

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

6. 6

   Add a portion of the shredded mozzarella, cheddar cheese, and 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 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

10. 10

    Garnish with fresh parsley, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

Using a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken makes this a very fast meal. You can also use leftover chicken or cook chicken breasts separately if preferred.

Nutrition per serving

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