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Chicken Bacon Ranch Bow Tie Pasta Bake

Name: Chicken Bacon Ranch Bow Tie Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 oz bow tie pasta (Cooked until tender and drained; estimated amount based on the finished casserole.); 1 cup peas (The creator adds about 1 cup and then adds a little more; use approximately 1 to 1 1/4 cups.); 6 slices precooked bacon (Use more or less to taste; the creator prefers bacon lightly cooked rather than burnt, then adds it to the casserole.); 2 cup cooked chicken (Cut or shredded; use fully cooked chicken. The creator adds an unspecified amount and uses all or most of it.); 1 cup heavy whipping cream (Pour over the center and in several spots across the casserole.); 4 oz cream cheese (Add in small dollops over the mixture; the exact amount is not stated.); 1 oz ranch seasoning mix (Sprinkle over the casserole; approximately one standard packet.); 1.5 cup Colby Jack cheese (Use about 1 cup in the mixture and additional cheese on top; shredded.)

Recipe by Paul S Show Facebook

Imported by Tara Farrar on SeeMeCook

A creamy, cheesy casserole made with bow tie pasta, chicken, bacon, peas, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and Colby Jack cheese. Because the ingredients are precooked, it is a simple weeknight bake that comes together quickly in the oven.

6 servings45 minAmerican

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Ingredients

12 oz bow tie pasta (Cooked until tender and drained; estimated amount based on the finished casserole.)
1 cup peas (The creator adds about 1 cup and then adds a little more; use approximately 1 to 1 1/4 cups.)
6 slices precooked bacon (Use more or less to taste; the creator prefers bacon lightly cooked rather than burnt, then adds it to the casserole.)
2 cup cooked chicken (Cut or shredded; use fully cooked chicken. The creator adds an unspecified amount and uses all or most of it.)
1 cup heavy whipping cream (Pour over the center and in several spots across the casserole.)
4 oz cream cheese (Add in small dollops over the mixture; the exact amount is not stated.)
1 oz ranch seasoning mix (Sprinkle over the casserole; approximately one standard packet.)
1.5 cup Colby Jack cheese (Use about 1 cup in the mixture and additional cheese on top; shredded.)

Steps

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold the pasta mixture, approximately 9 by 13 inches.
2
Cook the bow tie pasta according to the package directions until tender. Drain thoroughly so excess water does not thin the casserole, then transfer the pasta to the prepared baking dish.
3
Add approximately 1 cup of peas, or slightly more if desired, distributing them over the pasta.
4
Add the precooked bacon, keeping it lightly cooked rather than deeply browned or burnt. Break or chop the bacon into bite-size pieces if necessary.
5
Add the cooked chicken, cut or shredded into bite-size pieces. Use all or most of the prepared chicken so it is spread throughout the casserole.
6
Sprinkle approximately 1 cup of shredded Colby Jack cheese over the pasta, chicken, peas, and bacon.
7
Pour the heavy whipping cream over the center of the casserole and in several spots around the surface so it can distribute while mixing.
8
Gently mix the pasta, peas, bacon, chicken, cheese, and cream until the ingredients are evenly distributed. Avoid crushing the pasta.
9
Add small dollops of cream cheese across the surface, placing them in several areas so they melt into the casserole rather than remaining in one large clump.
10
Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix evenly over the casserole.
11
Mix again gently until the cream cheese and ranch seasoning are distributed throughout. The mixture does not need to be perfectly smooth before baking.
12
Sprinkle the remaining Colby Jack cheese over the top to form an even covering.
13
Bake uncovered at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 20 to 30 minutes, or up to 40 minutes if needed, until the casserole is hot throughout, the cream cheese has melted, and the top cheese is fully melted and lightly bubbling. Since the ingredients are precooked, avoid overbaking.
14
Let the casserole rest for a few minutes, then spoon it into bowls and serve while hot.

Notes

The transcript does not provide exact quantities for most ingredients, so those amounts are practical estimates. The creator emphasizes that the ingredients are already cooked and that the casserole is forgiving at 350°F; begin checking at 20 minutes to prevent drying. Refrigerate leftovers promptly and reheat gently, adding a splash of cream or milk if needed.