Description
Indulge in the creamy, savory goodness of Chicken Bacon Ranch Baked Penne, a dish that combines tender penne pasta, rich Alfredo sauce, crispy bacon, and zesty ranch dressing into a comforting meal that’s perfect for family dinners or potlucks. This crowd-pleaser is not only quick to prepare but also offers a delightful flavor profile that both kids and adults will love. With just 25 minutes of prep time, you can have this cheesy bake ready to impress your guests or satisfy your cravings any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1/2 pound cooked chicken breast (shredded)
- 6 slices cooked bacon (chopped)
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and whisk in flour. Gradually add cream and milk while whisking until smooth.
- Stir in cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder until melted.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, chicken, ranch dressing, chopped bacon, and sauce until well mixed.
- Pour mixture into the baking dish and top with Mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for about 25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg