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Homemade chicken bacon ranch casserole baked golden in a casserole dish. Crispy bacon and gooey cheese topping on creamy ranch pasta.

Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Creamy chicken bacon ranch casserole made from pantry staples; loaded with cheese, crispy bacon, and ranch-seasoned chicken. The ultimate family favorite!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Casserole, Dinner
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups Cooked chicken Shredded or diced
  • 8 Bacon strips Cooked crispy, chopped
  • 12 oz Pasta Or 3 cups cooked rice
  • 8 oz Cream cheese Softened
  • 1 cup Sour cream Full-fat preferred
  • 1 Ranch seasoning mix One packet
  • ½ cup Chicken broth Low sodium if preferred
  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese Shredded
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese Shredded
  • ¼ cup Chives or green onion Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 baking dish For baking the casserole
  • 1 Large skillet For cooking bacon
  • 1 Mixing bowl For preparing creamy sauce
  • 1 Whisk Helps make smooth sauce
  • 1 Saucepan Optional, if cooking pasta

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, cook bacon until very crispy. Remove and chop. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat.
  3. In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch seasoning. Whisk in broth until smooth and creamy.
  4. In a greased 9x13 dish, combine pasta, shredded chicken, and half the bacon. Pour sauce over and toss to coat.
  5. Sprinkle cheddar, mozzarella, and remaining bacon over the top. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes.
  6. Remove foil, bake uncovered 10–15 minutes until golden. Let rest 5 minutes, then top with chives before serving.

Notes

We test everything in our cozy kitchen (with Sprout as the taste-tester!), but nutrition info is just a ballpark figure. For exact numbers; especially if someone’s counting, try using your own ingredients in a nutrition calculator you trust.