Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

🧑‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

  • Heat oven to 350°F / 175°C.
  • Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Cook Pasta:

  • Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

3. Make the Creamy Ranch Sauce:

  1. In a bowl, mix sour cream, cream cheese, milk, and ranch seasoning until smooth.
  2. Stir in half of the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese.

4. Assemble Casserole:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, chicken, crumbled bacon (reserve a little for topping), and creamy ranch sauce.
  2. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  3. Sprinkle remaining cheddar, mozzarella, and reserved bacon on top.

5. Bake:

  • Bake for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden on top.

6. Serve:

  • Garnish with green onions or parsley, if desired.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!

🥄 Tips:

  • Use rotisserie chicken for a quick weeknight version.
  • Add vegetables like broccoli, peas, or bell peppers for extra color and flavor.
  • This casserole reheats beautifully, making it perfect for meal prep.

If you want, I can also give you a slow-cooker version where everything cooks together, making it even creamier and more “set it and forget it” friendly.

Do you want me to share that version?

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