Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole Recipe

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is a meal the whole family will gobble up in no time! It’s super easy to make with a mix of pasta, bacon, shredded chicken, creamy ranch sauce and plenty of cheese. An irresistible dinner that’s simple enough for busy weeknights!

If you’re looking for more casserole recipes that are family-friendly and very easy to make, we’ve got you covered! Try this Big Mac casserole, this King Ranch casserole, or my favorite cowboy casserole next!

What is in Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole?

The ingredients in this chicken bacon ranch casserole recipe are very simple and many of them are probably already in your kitchen! This makes it so easy to put together! See the recipe card below for a list of exact ingredient measurements.

• Penne Pasta: Any short pasta is great, but we especially love using penne pasta because the sauce gets trapped in the tubes for deliciousness in every bite!
• Bacon: Cooked and crumbled for an incredible savory taste.
• Chicken Breast: Any cooked chicken works great! You can even keep things simple and use rotisserie chicken.
• Alfredo Sauce: Makes the sauce perfectly creamy and rich.
• Ranch Seasoning: For the classic ranch flavor we all love!
• Cheese: This recipe uses a blend of shredded mozzarella cheese and shredded parmesan cheese for maximum melty cheesiness and wonderful flavor.
• Salt and pepper: Will help enhance the flavors of all of the ingredients.
• Garnish: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top for a little extra color.

How to Make Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Whip up this chicken pasta casserole in a matter of just 25 minutes, then let it get melty and bubbly in the oven! Everyone will be asking for seconds!

1. Prep: Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by spraying it with cooking spray, preheat an oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook the penne pasta according to the package directions, drain and set aside.
2. Cook the Bacon: While the pasta is cooking then cook the bacon and chop it into 1-inch pieces, set half of this bacon aside.
3. Mix Ingredients: Shred the cooked chicken breast and add it to a large bowl along with half of the chopped bacon, alfredo sauce, ranch seasoning, ½ cup mozzarella cheese, ¼ parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper.
4. Add Pasta: Mix everything together well. Once the pasta is ready add it to the bowl and mix everything again, fully incorporating the pasta.
5. Transfer to Dish: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining bacon, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese on top of the dish.
6. Bake and Serve: Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is golden brown and bubbling. Remove from the oven and let it rest at least 5 minutes before sprinkling with parsley and serving.

More Easy Casserole Recipes

Casseroles are some of my go-to recipes when I need a meal that will feed a crowd! They come together with very little effort and they’re so tasty and comforting! For all of our tried and true favorites, check out this full list of casseroles!