Chicken Bacon Ranch Bake

By calicat

Chicken Bacon Ranch Bake for dinner tonight! Loaded with bacon and ranch seasoning, this creamy chicken noodle casserole is filed under FAVORITES!

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 4 chicken breasts, cooked and cut into 1/2-1 in. pieces
• 1 pound Penne pasta, cooked and drained
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 can (10 3/4 ounce) cream of chicken soup
• 2 cups milk
• 6 cloves garlic
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
• 3 cups Cheddar cheese (reserve one cup)
• 1 1/2 cups Ranch dressing
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1/2 tablespoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tomatoes, diced

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 60mins

Preparation

Step 1

Mix the butter, milk, onion, garlic, ranch, soup, and seasonings together in a medium sized saucepan on medium heat. Once the sauce is warm, start adding one cup of the Mozzarella and two cups of the cheddar slowly. If the cheese seems to be a little too firm then up the heat a bit, just keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't burn.

Once everything is combined, stir on medium for another five minutes. Add the bacon and the chicken. In a large mixing bowl combine the penne, sauce, and tomatoes.

Bake in a greased lasagna dish on 350 degrees for about 25 minutes or until the cheese on the top browns and the bake starts to bubble