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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Bake

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Bake is a delicious casserole made with plenty of cheese, chicken, and bacon. The easy baked pasta recipe will impress your friends and family with its amazing flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green peppers
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon olive oil divided
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 - 14 ounce can diced tomatoes undrained
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1/2 cup chopped cooked bacon
  • 1 cup chopped spinach leaves
  • 1 - 12 ounce can evaporated milk
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella divided (use pepper jack cheese if you want a spicier pasta)
  • 1/2 cup Ranch salad dressing
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray. (use a 10x10 or 9x13)
  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions for al dente pasta. Drain and pour back into saucepan. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil and toss. Cover and set aside.
  • Saute the onions and peppers in 1 tablespoon oil for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, tomatoes, chicken, bacon, and spinach to the pan. Stir until the spinach leaves start to wilt. Cover and set aside.
  • Heat the milk and 2 cups mozzarella cheese in a saucepan until the cheese melts and becomes creamy.
  • Stir in the ranch dressing, cooked noodles, and chicken mixture until everything is coated.
  • Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
  • Broil an additional 1-2 minutes to brown the cheese, if desired. Keep a close eye on it, so it does not burn.

Notes

Notes
*This dish has a slightly spicy taste to it if you use pepper jack cheese.
Nutrition Information: YIELD: 8 SERVING SIZE: 1
Amount Per Serving: CALORIES: 405TOTAL FAT: 25g SATURATED FAT: 10g TRANS FAT: 0g UNSATURATED FAT: 13g CHOLESTEROL: 79mg SODIUM: 596mg CARBOHYDRATES: 21g FIBER: 2g SUGAR: 8g PROTEIN: 24g