Irresistible Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Bake Recipe
A decadent, one-pan pasta bake combining tender chicken, crispy bacon, and tangy ranch dressing under a blanket of melted mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Rotini pasta
- 2 large chicken breasts, diced
- 8 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil rotini in salted water until just under al dente; drain.
- Sear diced chicken in a skillet until golden brown and cooked through.
- Fry bacon until crisp, drain on paper towels, and crumble.
- Mix ranch dressing and melted butter in a bowl.
- Combine cooked pasta, chicken, and bacon with the ranch mixture.
- Transfer to a greased 9×13 baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.