Oven-Baked Ranch Chicken Pasta with Bacon
Oven-Baked Ranch Chicken Pasta with Bacon blends tender chicken and shells in a creamy Alfredo-style sauce brightened with ranch seasoning. Broccoli adds freshness, while Parmesan melts into a rich finish and crumbled bacon brings a salty crunch. It’s a comforting weeknight casserole that also works well for casual gatherings or potlucks.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Oven-Baked Ranch Chicken Pasta with Bacon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the broccoli and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high until steamed and tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove, drain any excess liquid, and set aside.
- 2
While the broccoli steams, put 1 tablespoon ranch dressing mix into a large resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken and pepper, seal, and massage to coat the chicken with the seasonings.
- 3
Pour the chicken broth into a large pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the shells and return to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is nearly done, about 10 minutes. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking broth.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- 5
Heat the butter and olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the hot skillet, working in batches if needed, and cook until browned on all sides, about 7 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- 6
Add the milk, Alfredo sauce mix, and remaining 2 tablespoons ranch dressing mix to the hot skillet and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat, then add the chicken and any accumulated juices, the pasta, broccoli, sour cream, the reserved 1/2 cup pasta cooking broth, salt, and pepper. Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bacon.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly, about 20 minutes. Serve warm.
- Calories 417.98 kcal High 21%
- Protein 37.8 g Good Source 76%
- Carbohydrate 40.81 g 15%
- Total Fat 11.72 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 4.99 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 90.53 mg High 30%
- Sodium 762.49 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 2.53 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 6.41 g --
- Added Sugars 0.28 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 231.93 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 2.61 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 252.08 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 66.42 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 0.87 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.79 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Oven Baked Ranch Chicken Pasta with Bacon is made with 15 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Alfredo Sauce Mix, Black Pepper, Broccoli Florets, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 417.98 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Oven-Baked Ranch Chicken Pasta with Bacon made of?
- The main ingredients are Alfredo Sauce Mix, Black Pepper, Broccoli Florets, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Oven-Baked Ranch Chicken Pasta with Bacon?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 417.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Oven-Baked Ranch Chicken Pasta with Bacon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Oven-Baked Ranch Chicken Pasta with Bacon healthy?
- Oven-Baked Ranch Chicken Pasta with Bacon has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 417.98 calories and 37.8 g of protein, or 76% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 762.49 mg (33% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.99 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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