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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Bake

Cultural Context

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Bake is a beloved American comfort food that combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch dressing with pasta, making it a hearty meal perfect for family gatherings or potlucks. This dish showcases the popular flavor combination of ranch dressing, which has become a staple in many households. Variations abound, with some adding vegetables or different cheeses to suit personal tastes.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
3 chicken breasts
1 pound spiral noodles
3 oz packet real bacon bits
Colby Jack cheese
ranch dressing
milk
butter
sea salt
black pepper
curry powder
onion powder
garlic powder
paprika
parsley flakes

ranch dressing

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt with herbs

💰Cheaper: homemade ranch dressing

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Boil water in a large pot and add sea salt to it.

2

Cook spiral noodles for 11 minutes until al dente; drain and set aside.

3

Slice chicken breasts thinly or into cubes.

4

Season chicken with curry powder, sea salt, black pepper, parsley flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika.

5

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and add the seasoned chicken; cook until golden brown and fully cooked.

6

Drain the noodles and place them in a 12x9 disposable baking dish.

7

Add the cooked chicken to the noodles in the baking dish.

8

Add the entire packet of real bacon bits to the noodles and chicken.

9

Pour ranch dressing over the mixture and add milk to thin it out.

10

Add half a stick of butter to the mixture and mix well until combined.

11

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

12

Add more ranch dressing and milk if needed to achieve desired creaminess.

13

Season the noodle mixture again with onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika.

14

Transfer the mixture to the preheated oven and bake until the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

large potskillet12x9 disposable baking dish

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Ranch Chicken Pasta BakeBacon Ranch Pasta Bake

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