Ranch Chicken Alfredo Bake
This Ranch Chicken Alfredo Bake is a creamy, comforting dinner made with chicken breast, rotini pasta, bacon, and a slightly lighter ranch Alfredo sauce.
Servings: 6
Calories: 588kcal
Ingredients
- 10 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning divided
- 1 ¼ cups Alfredo sauce
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rotini until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Place the chicken pieces in a bowl and season with 1 ½ tablespoons ranch seasoning, tossing until evenly coated.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until lightly browned and cooked through.
- In a large bowl, stir together the Alfredo sauce, Greek yogurt, and the remaining ½ tablespoon ranch seasoning until smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta, chicken, mozzarella, cheddar, Parmesan, and half of the bacon. Stir until everything is coated well.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining bacon.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
- Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
-Season the chicken with 1 ½ tablespoons ranch seasoning and add the remaining ½ tablespoon to the sauce.
-Cook pasta just to al dente before baking.
- Mix the Greek yogurt into the Alfredo sauce until smooth.
- Use crisp bacon for the best texture.
- Let the casserole rest 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 588kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 1127mg | Potassium: 610mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 224IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 1mg
