Description
A comfort dish that combines creamy ranch dressing with tender chicken, crunchy bacon, and gooey mozzarella, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked penne, shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, ranch dressing, garlic powder, black pepper, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Consider adding red pepper flakes for a spicy twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, bacon, ranch, pasta, baked penne, comfort food
