Chicken Bacon Ranch Baked Penne
This delicious Chicken Bacon Ranch casserole is filled with all things comforting: penne pasta, creamy Alfredo, lots of gooey cheese and bacon. Yep, bacon. That should be enough said right there. 
Chicken-Bacon-Ranch Baked Penne
Prep 20 MIN
Total 45 MIN
Ingredients 7
Servings 6
Pasta is infinitely better packed with cheese and baked into a creamy casserole. File this under the definition of comfort food!
By Holly Lofthouse
Ingredients
  • 1 lb penne pasta, cooked and drained
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 jar (15 oz) Alfredo pasta sauce
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 6 slices chopped cooked bacon
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
  • Chopped parsley, if desired
Steps
  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease or spray 13x9-inch pan.
  2. In large bowl, place 1 lb cooked and drained penne pasta, 2 cups shredded cooked chicken, 1 jar (15 oz) Alfredo pasta sauce and 1/2 cup ranch dressing. Stir to combine. Pour mixture in pan; spread evenly.
  3. Sprinkled 6 slices chopped cooked bacon evenly over top, then sprinkle with 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz).
  4. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Expert Tips
Plan ahead -- this recipe calls for cooked chicken and bacon. Look for rotisserie chicken and precooked bacon at your grocer to make the recipe even easier!
Use Cheddar cheese instead of mozzarella for a more cheesy flavor.