Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
Directions
- 1Start by adding six pieces of chopped bacon to a hot oiled pan and cook them until they get nice and crispy.
- 2Once crispy, transfer the bacon to a bowl and set aside.
- 3Drain a little bit of the grease from the pan.
- 4Add one small diced onion and three to four minced garlic cloves to the pan.
- 5Sauté them until they start to get soft.
- 6Add one brick of softened cream cheese, cubed, to the pan.
- 7Add two cups of whole milk, one packet of ranch dressing mix, and one cup of freshly shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 8Whisk the mixture until it's nice and creamy.
- 9Turn the heat off.
- 10Add 8 ounces of cooked rotini and four cups of cooked shredded chicken.
- 11Add fresh chopped green onions or dried chives.
- 12Stir all of this in until it's nice and coated.
- 13Transfer the mixture into a 9x13 baking dish.
- 14Sprinkle the cooked bacon in a layer on top.
- 15Add two cups of mozzarella cheese on top of the bacon.
- 16Throw the whole thing in the oven at 375 for 25 to 30 minutes.
- 17When it comes out, it should be bubbling hot and crispy on top.
- 18Garnish with parsley if desired.
- 19Cut a piece out, put it on a plate, and add some hot sauce if you're feeling spicy.
- 20Serve and enjoy.
Ingredients
- 6 pieces chopped bacon
- 1 small diced onion
- 3 to 4 minced garlic cloves
- 1 brick softened cream cheese, cubed
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 ounces cooked rotini
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
- fresh chopped green onions
- dried chives
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- parsley
- hot sauce
Equipment
panbowlwhisk9x13 baking dishovenspatulafork
Tips
- Cube cream cheese to melt faster.
- Add hot sauce if you're feeling spicy.
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