Easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole Recipe with Cream Cheese
Servings: 10 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 8 ounces small pasta shells
- 8 ounces block-style cream cheese softened
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 1 ounce packet ranch seasoning mix
- 6 slices cooked bacon chopped and divided
- 8 ounces Colby jack cheese shredded off the block and divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F, and lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over low-medium heat. Add the chicken, paprika, salt and pepper. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink.1 tablespoon cooking oil, 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper
- In the meantime, boil the pasta according to the instructions on the package. Drain and set aside.8 ounces small pasta shells
- In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream and ranch seasoning.8 ounces block-style cream cheese, 8 ounces sour cream, 1 ounce packet ranch seasoning mix
- Stir in the cooked chicken, chopped bacon (except for 1-2 tablespoons for sprinkling on top) and half of the cheese. Then, gently stir in the pasta.6 slices cooked bacon, 8 ounces Colby jack cheese
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, and spread it into an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining bacon and cheese on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes. Serve with freshly chopped green onions for garnish if desired.
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Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 cup of casserole. Actual calories will vary.
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*Photos courtesy of Karla Rae Photography.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole Recipe with Cream Cheese
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
451
% Daily Value*
Fat
28
g
43
%
Saturated Fat
14
g
70
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
9
g
Cholesterol
110
mg
37
%
Sodium
712
mg
30
%
Potassium
419
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
22
g
7
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
26
g
52
%
Vitamin A
746
IU
15
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
210
mg
21
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
