Penne pasta, creamy Alfredo, melty cheese, and crispy bacon come together to create this Chicken Bacon Ranch Baked Penne.

I would be lying if I said this Chicken Bacon Ranch Baked Penne recipe wasn’t one of my favorites on my blog. It’s just so creamy, cheesy and basically a pan full of comfort! What’s not to love?

If things weren’t already amazing, there’s also tender chicken and ranch flavoring to accompany all the other delicious ingredients. It’s a dish that combines all the things we love about comfort foods, and I’m totally here for it!

While this pasta dish is perfect to make year round, I especially love to make it around the colder months. There’s nothing better than sitting around the dinner table with your family on a cold night enjoying a warm bowl of this heavenly Chicken Bacon Ranch Baked Penne.

It’s a dish the whole family will adore, and that’s coming from a mother who has a few picky eaters in her house. 😉

This baked penne also makes for the perfect take-in meal for that neighbor, friend, or family member who could use a helping hand. It’s so simple to make, comes together easily, and is always a crowd-pleaser!

To really create the ultimate comforting meal, you could serve this pasta dish with a side of Garlic Parmesan Breadsticks, Gorgonzola Garlic Bread, or a simple salad!

This dish is so delicious and filled with hearty ingredients that it’s perfect to serve as is. But for those of you who like a little more to their meals, those would be some tasty options! 🙂

Chicken Bacon Ranch Baked Penne

Penne pasta, creamy Alfredo sauce, and crispy bacon come together to create this Chicken Bacon Ranch Baked Penne!

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Prep Time: 25

Cook Time: 25

Servings:

Ingredients

Alfredo Sauce

2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup milk (2% or whole milk)
3/4 cup salted butter
1 block (8 ounces) cream cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Chicken Bacon Ranch Penne

1 pound penne pasta
1/2 pound cooked chicken breast chopped or shredded (A rotisserie chicken works great in this recipe)
1/2 cup ranch dressing
6 slices cooked bacon chopped
1 cup freshly grated Mozzarella cheese
freshly chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.

Alfredo Sauce

In a small bowl combine flour, heavy whipping cream and milk. Whisk until smooth and combined. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, over medium-low heat, add butter and cream cheese. Stir with a whisk until both are melted.
Slowly add in flour/milk mixture to saucepan. Continue to whisk until mixture starts to thicken. This takes a few minutes. Once thickened, remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan cheese and garlic powder until sauce is smooth and creamy. Set aside.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Penne

Cook penne pasta in a large pot of water until al dente. Drain water and return pasta to pot. Add the cooked chicken, Alfredo sauce, and ranch dressing. Carefully stir to combine. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish; spreading out evenly. Sprinkle the chopped bacon and Mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until hot, bubbly and cheese is melted. Carefully remove from oven. Allow to stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with fresh chopped parsley, if desired. Enjoy!

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