Ranch Chicken, Bacon, and Alfredo Penne Bake
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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ranch Chicken, Bacon, and Alfredo Penne Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 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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- 8
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 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.
- Calories 631.19 kcal High 32%
- Protein 55.46 g Good Source 111%
- Carbohydrate 24.85 g 9%
- Total Fat 35.96 g High 46%
- Saturated Fat 15.5 g High 78%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 143.63 mg High 48%
- Sodium 1239.41 mg High 54%
- Dietary Fiber 2.0 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 4.03 g --
- Added Sugars 0.1 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 523.98 mg Good Source 40%
- Iron 1.51 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 233.92 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 166.64 mcg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin C 2.26 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.06 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Ranch Chicken, Bacon, and Alfredo Penne Bake is made with 9 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 2 hrs 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Alfredo Sauce, Bacon, Chicken Breast, and Green Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 631.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ranch Chicken, Bacon, and Alfredo Penne Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Alfredo Sauce, Bacon, Chicken Breast, Green Bell Pepper, Milk. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ranch Chicken, Bacon, and Alfredo Penne Bake?
- About 2 hrs 5 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 631.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ranch Chicken, Bacon, and Alfredo Penne Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Ranch Chicken, Bacon, and Alfredo Penne Bake healthy?
- Ranch Chicken, Bacon, and Alfredo Penne Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 631.19 calories and 55.46 g of protein, or 111% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1239.41 mg (54% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 15.5 g (78% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, 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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