Chicken Ranch Pasta Bake: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and easy-to-make Chicken Ranch Pasta Bake that combines savory flavors and hearty ingredients for a perfect comfort food dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, crumbled turkey bacon, ranch dressing, cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Add the cooked pasta to the mixture and stir until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with your favorite plant-based protein.
- This dish can also be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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