CHICKEN BACON RANCH CASSEROLE

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This chicken bacon ranch casserole is a dinner that both of my wonderful (but picky!) children will eat. I can easily make it ahead and then bake it right before serving. Sometimes I add 2 cups of cooked veggies, like peas or chopped broccoli, for a complete meal. -Rebekah Schultz, Mantua, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) uncooked spiral pasta
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 cups shredded Colby cheese, divided
Sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. , In the same pan, combine milk, ranch salad dressing and salad dressing mix until smooth. Stir in cream cheese. Cook and stir over medium heat until cream cheese is melted; pour over pasta. Stir in chicken, bacon and 1 cup cheddar cheese. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake, uncovered, until heated through and cheese is melted, 15-20 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 calories, Fat 26g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 710mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.