Description
Chicken Bacon Ranch Baked Penne is the ultimate comfort food that brings together rich flavors and creamy textures in one satisfying dish. This easy-to-make recipe features penne pasta enveloped in a luscious Alfredo sauce, complemented by crispy bacon and tender chicken. It’s perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or any occasion where deliciousness is a must. With its simple preparation and crowd-pleasing taste, this baked penne will quickly become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1/2 pound cooked chicken breast (chopped or shredded)
- 6 slices cooked bacon (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup milk (2% or whole)
- 3/4 cup salted butter
- 1 block (8 ounces) cream cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup freshly grated mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, whisk in flour, then gradually add heavy cream and milk until smooth. Stir in cream cheese, Parmesan, and garlic powder until combined.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked pasta, chicken, ranch dressing, and bacon; pour the sauce over and stir well.
- Transfer to the baking dish, top with mozzarella cheese, and bake for 25 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the dish (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg