Ranch Chicken, Bacon, and Alfredo Penne Bake

Name: Ranch Chicken, Bacon, and Alfredo Penne Bake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 35 min
Total time: 2 h 5 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 30 oz Alfredo Sauce; 1 lb Bacon; 2 lb Chicken Breast; 1 whole Green Bell Pepper; 0.33 cup Milk; 2 cloves Minced Garlic; 4 cups Mozzarella Cheese; 16 oz Penne Pasta; 1 oz Ranch Dressing Mix

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American High-Protein 💪Low-Carb Sugar-Free Comfort-Food

Ranch Chicken, Bacon, and Alfredo Penne Bake brings together juicy ranch-seasoned chicken, crisp bacon, and tender pasta cloaked in a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce. Each bite is cheesy and comforting, with a mellow garlic note and a golden, bubbly top. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or any time you want a hearty crowd-pleaser.

Prep30 mins
Cook1 hr 35 mins
Serves12
DifficultyMedium

1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2

Place the chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet.
3

Bake in the preheated oven until the centers are no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
4

Dice the chicken and place it in a bowl; add the ranch mix and stir until coated. Set aside.
5

Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon on paper towels, reserving the bacon grease in the skillet. Crumble the bacon into small pieces; set aside.
6

Heat the reserved bacon grease in the skillet; cook and stir the bell pepper until slightly tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the diced chicken, 1 jar Alfredo sauce, milk, and garlic; cook and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes.
7

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add the penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
8

Pour 1/2 of the remaining jar of Alfredo sauce into a casserole dish; top with 1/2 of the penne, 1/2 of the chicken mixture, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 of the bacon. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients in the same order, ending with 1 cup mozzarella cheese and bacon.
9

Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is bubbling and the cheese is lightly browned, about 30 minutes.