Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole (Print Format)

Tender chicken, crispy bacon, pasta, and melty cheese come together in a creamy, savory casserole.

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1/2 lb bacon, cooked and chopped
02 - 1 lb chicken, boneless, skinless, diced
03 - 1 tbsp olive oil
04 - 1 packet dry Ranch dressing mix
05 - 8 ounces pasta, shells
06 - 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
07 - 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
08 - Salt and pepper, to taste
09 - 14.5-ounce jar Alfredo sauce

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9 x 9-inch baking dish.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook bacon until crispy, about 7 minutes, then remove to a paper towel to absorb grease.
03 - In a gallon-sized Ziploc bag, combine olive oil, diced chicken, and ranch dressing mix. Shake to coat evenly.
04 - Add the coated chicken to the skillet and cook until fully done and no longer pink.
05 - In a pot of boiling water, cook pasta until al dente. Drain and transfer to the prepared baking dish.
06 - Add cooked chicken and Alfredo sauce over the pasta in the baking dish. Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheese, followed by the cooked bacon, salt, and pepper.
07 - Place the casserole into the preheated oven and bake until bubbly and cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.
08 - Remove casserole from the oven, serve immediately, and enjoy!

# Tips:

01 - For extra crispiness, broil the top of the casserole for an additional 2 minutes after baking.