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Cheesy Chicken Ranch Pasta Bake

This Cheesy Chicken Ranch Pasta Bake is a mouthwatering casserole featuring perfectly seasoned elbow macaroni combined with ranch-seasoned chicken and smoky bacon, all smothered in a creamy ranch-infused cheese sauce, baked to bubbly perfection.
2
35 min
TOTAL TIME
541
CALORIES
$2.22
PER SERVING
Cheesy Chicken Ranch Pasta Bake
Directions
PASTA
10 min
PREP TIME
25 min
COOK TIME
35 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions for al dente pasta, and drain.
CHICKEN
2
In a large bowl, mix shredded cooked chicken with 2 tablespoons of dry ranch seasoning.
CHEESE SAUCE
3
In a large oven-safe skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
4
Add the flour, whisking constantly for about 1 minute, until the mixture turns light brown.
5
Slowly pour in the warmed whole milk, whisking constantly. Continue cooking and whisking until the sauce thickens.
6
Add the salt, garlic powder, and remaining 1 tablespoon of dry ranch seasoning into the sauce. Stir well and remove from heat.
7
Add the shredded white cheddar and mozzarella cheese to the sauce, stirring until fully melted.
ASSEMBLY
8
Fold in the cooked elbow macaroni and ranch-seasoned chicken into the cheese sauce, making sure everything is evenly coated.
9
Top the skillet with crumbled bacon.
BAKING
10
Bake the pasta bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.
FINISH AND SERVE
11
Garnish the baked dish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Health Info
Macros
33g
CARBS
31g
FAT
33g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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