Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Bake

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Bake combines tender pasta, cooked chicken, bacon, broccoli, ranch, and cheddar in an easy bubbling oven casserole.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 25 min · Yield: 6 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 12 oz short pasta
• 2 cups cooked chicken
• 6 strips bacon
• 1 cup ranch dressing
• 1.5 cups cheddar cheese
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Cooking instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until 2 minutes shy of the package directions. Drain well. (about 12 min) — 375°F
2. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towels, cool slightly, and crumble. (about 8 min) — medium
3. In a large bowl, combine the drained pasta, chicken, bacon, ranch dressing, broccoli, garlic powder, black pepper, and 1 cup of the cheddar. (about 3 min)
4. Transfer the mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar over the top. (about 2 min)
5. Bake uncovered until the cheese is melted, the casserole is bubbling, and the broccoli is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. If using freshly cooked chicken, verify it reaches 165°F. (about 25 min) — 375°F
6. Rest for 5 minutes before serving. (about 5 min)