Cheesy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

March 03, 2014

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Cheesy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta combines lots of my favorite flavors, such as bacon and ranch, into a creamy, cheesy, comforting chicken and pasta baked casserole. It is a budget friendly, family friendly, delicious recipe. It is also an excellent way to use leftover chicken and leftover bacon (Is there ever any leftover bacon?), and feed a crowd. Serve it with a salad and breadsticks and you have a complete meal. Almost a complete meal….unless you want to add a glass of wine with that. You

1 (12 ounce) box penne pasta
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
1-1/2 cups heavy cream or half and half
1 cup chicken broth
½ package ranch salad dressing and seasoning mix
½ cup parmesan, shredded
2 cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts, shredded
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 (12 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
½ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
1 cup shredded Mozzarella

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Rinse and drain. Set aside. In a large saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Add...
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Nutritions

Calories
4006

Sodium
9529mg
397% DV

Fat
290g
446% DV

Protein
197g
395% DV

Carbs
98g
33% DV

Fiber
28g
113% DV

Dinner Baked