Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by adding six pieces of chopped bacon to a hot oiled pan and cook them until they get nice and crispy.
  2. 2Start by adding six pieces of chopped bacon to a hot oiled pan and cook them until they get nice and crispy.
  3. 3Start by adding six pieces of chopped bacon to a hot oiled pan and cook them until they get nice and crispy.
  4. 4Once crispy, transfer the bacon to a bowl and set aside.
  5. 5Once crispy, transfer the bacon to a bowl and set aside.
  6. 6Once crispy, transfer the bacon to a bowl and set aside.
  7. 7Drain a little bit of the grease from the pan.
  8. 8Drain a little bit of the grease from the pan.
  9. 9Drain a little bit of the grease from the pan.
  10. 10Add one small diced onion and three to four minced garlic cloves to the pan.
  11. 11Add one small diced onion and three to four minced garlic cloves to the pan.
  12. 12Add one small diced onion and three to four minced garlic cloves to the pan.
  13. 13Sauté them until they start to get soft.
  14. 14Sauté them until they start to get soft.
  15. 15Sauté them until they start to get soft.
  16. 16Add one brick of softened cream cheese, cubed, to the pan.
  17. 17Add one brick of softened cream cheese, cubed, to the pan.
  18. 18Add one brick of softened cream cheese, cubed, to the pan.
  19. 19Add two cups of whole milk, one packet of ranch dressing mix, and one cup of freshly shredded mozzarella cheese.
  20. 20Add two cups of whole milk, one packet of ranch dressing mix, and one cup of freshly shredded mozzarella cheese.
  21. 21Add two cups of whole milk, one packet of ranch dressing mix, and one cup of freshly shredded mozzarella cheese.
  22. 22Whisk the mixture until it's nice and creamy.
  23. 23Whisk the mixture until it's nice and creamy.
  24. 24Whisk the mixture until it's nice and creamy.
  25. 25Turn the heat off.
  26. 26Turn the heat off.
  27. 27Turn the heat off.
  28. 28Add 8 ounces of cooked rotini and four cups of cooked shredded chicken.
  29. 29Add 8 ounces of cooked rotini and four cups of cooked shredded chicken.
  30. 30Add 8 ounces of cooked rotini and four cups of cooked shredded chicken.
  31. 31Add fresh chopped green onions or dried chives.
  32. 32Add fresh chopped green onions or dried chives.
  33. 33Add fresh chopped green onions or dried chives.
  34. 34Stir all of this in until it's nice and coated.
  35. 35Stir all of this in until it's nice and coated.
  36. 36Stir all of this in until it's nice and coated.
  37. 37Transfer the mixture into a 9x13 baking dish.
  38. 38Transfer the mixture into a 9x13 baking dish.
  39. 39Transfer the mixture into a 9x13 baking dish.
  40. 40Sprinkle the cooked bacon in a layer on top.
  41. 41Sprinkle the cooked bacon in a layer on top.
  42. 42Sprinkle the cooked bacon in a layer on top.
  43. 43Add two cups of mozzarella cheese on top of the bacon.
  44. 44Add two cups of mozzarella cheese on top of the bacon.
  45. 45Add two cups of mozzarella cheese on top of the bacon.
  46. 46Throw the whole thing in the oven at 375 for 25 to 30 minutes.
  47. 47Throw the whole thing in the oven at 375 for 25 to 30 minutes.
  48. 48Throw the whole thing in the oven at 375 for 25 to 30 minutes.
  49. 49When it comes out, it should be bubbling hot and crispy on top.
  50. 50When it comes out, it should be bubbling hot and crispy on top.
  51. 51When it comes out, it should be bubbling hot and crispy on top.
  52. 52Garnish with parsley if desired.
  53. 53Garnish with parsley if desired.
  54. 54Garnish with parsley if desired.
  55. 55Cut a piece out, put it on a plate, and add some hot sauce if you're feeling spicy.
  56. 56Cut a piece out, put it on a plate, and add some hot sauce if you're feeling spicy.
  57. 57Cut a piece out, put it on a plate, and add some hot sauce if you're feeling spicy.
  58. 58Serve and enjoy.
  59. 59Serve and enjoy.
  60. 60Serve and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 6 pieces chopped bacon
  • 6 pieces chopped bacon
  • 6 pieces chopped bacon
  • 1 small diced onion
  • 1 small diced onion
  • 1 small diced onion
  • 3 to 4 minced garlic cloves
  • 3 to 4 minced garlic cloves
  • 3 to 4 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 brick softened cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 brick softened cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 brick softened cream cheese, cubed
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix
  • 1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 8 ounces cooked rotini
  • 8 ounces cooked rotini
  • 8 ounces cooked rotini
  • 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • fresh chopped green onions
  • fresh chopped green onions
  • fresh chopped green onions
  • dried chives
  • dried chives
  • dried chives
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • parsley
  • parsley
  • parsley
  • hot sauce
  • hot sauce
  • hot sauce

Equipment

panbowlwhisk9x13 baking dishovenspatulafork

Tips

  • Cube cream cheese to melt faster.
  • Add hot sauce if you're feeling spicy.