Chicken Bacon Ranch Bake (Printable Recipe)

Creamy pasta with chicken, bacon, and ranch baked to golden perfection. The ultimate comfort food everyone craves.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

01 - 12 oz penne pasta

02 - 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked until crispy and chopped

03 - 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken

04 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature

05 - 1 cup ranch dressing

06 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

02 - Boil penne in salted water until just shy of al dente, about 1-2 minutes less than package instructions. Drain and set aside.

03 - Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and chop into small pieces.

04 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese and ranch dressing until smooth.

05 - Add cooked pasta and shredded chicken to the bowl with the sauce. Toss until evenly coated.

06 - Transfer mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the top.

07 - Sprinkle chopped bacon over the cheese layer for maximum crispiness.

08 - Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

09 - Let the bake rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to set.

01 - Use room temperature cream cheese for easier blending into the sauce.

02 - Save some pasta cooking water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.

03 - Do not skip resting after baking—this helps the sauce thicken and improves sliceability.