Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 45 mins | Yield: 4 Servings
This casserole is packed with delicious flavors that you will surely love! Pasta, chicken, bacon, and cheese in one serving, it’s just perfect! Try this recipe now. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
1 c shredded mozzarella cheese
½ c shredded cheddar cheese
1 tbsp Ranch Seasoning and Salad Dressing Mix, or more, to taste
8 oz. Rotini
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 tbsp olive oil
4 slices bacon, diced
2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
FOR THE ALFREDO SAUCE
¼ c freshly grated Parmesan
3 tbsp unsalted butter
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 c heavy cream, or more, to taste
Directions:
Prepare the oven and preheat it to 190 degrees C or 375 degrees F.
Apply cooking spray to the inside of a 9×9-inch baking dish.
Place a saucepan on the stove and turn the heat to medium. Add butter and allow it to melt. Add the garlic, then sauté for about a minute or until aromatic.
Slowly add the heavy cream, then whisk continuously until well blended. Cook for another minute.
Add the Parmesan cheese and stir for 2 minutes or until completely melted. Add more heavy cream if the texture of the sauce becomes too thick. Sprinkle salt and pepper to season. Remove from the heat.
Place a large skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high. Add the bacon, then cook for 6 minutes or until crispy.
Transfer the bacon to a clean plate lined with paper towels to drain any accumulated grease.
Add the chicken, ranch seasoning, and 1 tbsp olive oil inside a resealable bag. Seal and shake it to coat.
Transfer the chicken to the same skillet with 1 tbsp of bacon grease, then sear each side for about 3 minutes or until brown.
Transfer onto a clean plate.
Refer to the directions provided on the package of pasta on how to cook it. Drain.
Put the cooked pasta noodles into the baking dish and spread them evenly.
Place the chicken and Alfredo sauce over the pasta. Top with bacon and cheese. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until done.
Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley on top to garnish.
Serve and enjoy!
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