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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Casserole is creamy, cheesy, and comforting! Loaded with chicken, bacon, cheese, and a homemade Ranch sauce, this is sure to become a family favorite!
Now that the weather is cooling down, I’m excited for comforting casserole dishes and big bowls of soup! I look forward to it all year long.
One of my family’s favorite casserole dishes is this Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Casserole. I mean, what’s not to love about chicken, bacon, pasta, and a creamy Ranch sauce all smothered in cheese?!
I love baking my casseroles in my Lagostina Lasagnera. It is so versatile and can be used for both traditional and classic Italian dishes. Not only is the durable 18/10 stainless steel construction with signature mirror polish finish a great baking choice, it makes a stunning presentation on the table as well! It comes with a gorgeous cherry wood and stainless steel lid.
Each Lagostina Lasagnera is handcrafted in Italy. Lagostina is known for its oven-to-table cooking. The 14-in. x 8.5-in. pan is the perfect size for families. Check out Williams-Sonoma to buy one for yourself – or with the holidays coming up, as a gift for someone you love. It’s sure to become a family heirloom that will be passed down for generations.
My friends at Lagostina were so gracious that they are giving one of these Lasagnera pans to a lucky Love Bakes Good Cakes reader! Enter in the Rafflecopter below! Good luck! 😊
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Casserole
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Casserole is creamy, cheesy, and comforting! Loaded with chicken, bacon, cheese, and a homemade Ranch sauce, this is sure to become a family favorite!
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
35 minutes
Ingredients
For the casserole
- 1 box (16 oz.) rotini pasta
- 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped
- 6-8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled, divided
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
For the Ranch sauce
- 1/2 cup (1 stick or 8 tbsp.) butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups milk
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) cream cheese
- 1 packet (1 oz.) dry Ranch dressing mix
For the top
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2-3 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray Lasagnera baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute or until smooth. Slowly, whisk in milk. Add garlic and season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high, whisking often, until the mixture is thickened, about 4-5 minutes. Carefully add the cream cheese and stir until smooth. Stir in the dry Ranch dressing mix. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chicken, HALF of the bacon, 1 cup Mozzarella, and ½ cup Cheddar cheese. Pour the sauce over the top and mix until well combined. Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top evenly with remaining Mozzarella and Cheddar cheeses. Sprinkle the remaining bacon over the top of the casserole.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the casserole is hot throughout and the cheese is melted and beginning to brown.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley over the casserole before serving, if desired.
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 963Total Fat: 62gSaturated Fat: 32gCholesterol: 203mgSodium: 894mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gProtein: 41g
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The first thing I would make would be a good old fashioned lasagna. Followed by my grandma's tuna casserole. Then… I would definitely make this chicken bacon ranch pasta because it looks sinfully delicious 😀
I would make a traditional lasagna in it.
I would make lasagna first, but I would have to try your chicken bacon ranch casserole next. Thanks for the giveaway.
Your recipe looks beautiful and sounds so yummy. I'd love to make my mom's lasagna in this. I'm sure she would enjoy eating that again.
I would make a lasagna first!
Leslie:
I am a big fan of the casserole. Chicken casserole would be a good choice for this pan.
leslieannstevenson@yahoo.com
I would make lasagna bolognese.
I have a great chicken and broccoli recipe that would be perfect in this pan!
I would totally make my million dollar spaghetti!
I would love to make my chicken pasta dish in this pan!
I would love to make a lasagna first, if I was fortunate enough to win this beautiful pan. This casserole looks really yummy too!
Oh my goodness, what a beautiful pan!! This casserole will be a surefire hit with my family as well! And congrats on the book, I can't wait to see it!
I would make my favorite vegetable lasagna!
I would make an oven baked macaroni and cheese, with that golden brown layer of cheese on top.
id like to bake some chicken in it or some baked casseroles like dorritos meat and cheese cottoge cheese some beans some rotel it would be good to have for thanksgiving
After reading your recipe and seeing the pics… I am trying it! It sounds and looks delicious. Baking and serving it in the Lagostino pan would be a wonderful addition to dinner.
I'm making your Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Casserole tonight. Would be nice to use this pan for it.
Jennifer Rote
Hey Girl,
I totally entered for this amazing William Sonoma giveaway. That is awesome. Your cheesy casserole look delicious too.
Have a FABULOUS FRIDAY!
Diane Roark