Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chicken Bacon Ranch Baked Penne, a creamy and satisfying dish that brings together tender penne pasta, rich Alfredo sauce, and crispy bacon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup milk (2% or whole)
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 pound cooked chicken breast (chopped)
- 6 slices cooked bacon (chopped)
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup freshly grated Mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually add heavy whipping cream and milk while stirring continuously. Once thickened, mix in cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked penne pasta, chicken, ranch dressing, and bacon. Pour the creamy sauce over the mixture and stir until well combined.
- Transfer to the prepared baking dish, top with Mozzarella cheese, and bake for about 25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 80mg