Chicken Bacon Ranch Baked Penne: Easy & Indulgent Comfort Food
This Chicken Bacon Ranch Baked Penne is the perfect blend of savory flavors and comforting goodness, making it an indulgent dish for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, crumbled bacon, chicken, ranch dressing, garlic powder, black pepper, and half of each type of cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- This dish can be customized by adding vegetables such as broccoli or spinach.
- Use low-fat ranch dressing for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Chicken Bacon Ranch Baked Penne, comfort food, baked pasta