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Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Hey! I heard you wanted a Low-Carb Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole. Well, good news:

This is a casserole dish filled with chicken bacon ranch casserole. There are penne noodles with shredded chicken, chopped bacon, and melted cheese on top. Chopped green onions are covering the top.

Chicken bacon ranch casserole

Plenty of trios are worthy of praise. Earth, Wind & Fire, perhaps, or the Jonas Brothers. What about Chicken, Bacon & Ranch?

This Low-Carb Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole will bring these three starring ingredients to the front of your mind next time someone asks you to “Name a better trio.” I’ll wait.

Low-carb chicken bacon ranch casserole

While it’s not perfectly easy to define what “low-carb” means in any given context, but for a pasta dish, 22g/serving (along with 46g of protein!) seems to work pretty well in a carb-conscious nutrition plan.

This is a casserole dish filled with chicken bacon ranch casserole. There are penne noodles with shredded chicken, chopped bacon, and melted cheese on top. Chopped green onions are covering the top. There is a small white plate of the casserole along with a fork filled with a bite.

Chicken bacon ranch casserole ingredients

Where many chicken bacon ranch dishes come along with a substantial fat count due to bacon, butter, and ranch, this casserole elegantly dodges those concerns thanks to the combination of greek yogurt and almond milk. I promise it doesn’t leave any flavor behind!

Here’s the ingredient breakdown:

  • Banza Penne Pasta
  • shredded chicken
  • plain greek yogurt
  • ranch seasoning mix
  • unsweetened almond milk
  • low fat mozzarella cheese
  • bacon
  • Optional: chopped green onions & hot sauce

Substitution ideas

  • any kind of pasta
  • your preferred milk
  • any kind of cheese
  • extra bacon, cheese, or ranch!
This is a casserole dish filled with chicken bacon ranch casserole. There are penne noodles with shredded chicken, chopped bacon, and melted cheese on top. Chopped green onions are covering the top. There is a small white plate with a piece of the casserole on the side.

How to make chicken bacon ranch casserole

This recipe is EASY. Here's what you have to do:

  • Prepare all ingredients by separately cooking the pasta, chicken, and bacon.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 9 x 13 casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Combine the greek yogurt, almond milk, ranch seasoning, half of the bacon, and half of the cheese in a large bowl. Mix well.
  • Add the cooked pasta and shredded chicken to the sauce mixture. Stir until chicken and pasta are coated completely.
  • Pour the pasta mixture into the casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese and bacon evenly across the top of the casserole.
  • Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
  • Top with green onions, hot sauce, and enjoy!
  • To portion, divide into 6ths; for a more exact portion measurement, divide total food weight (not including dish) by 6

How to store casserole

This casserole keeps well in the fridge; I’ve kept it in Tupperware containers and even in the original pan, covered with tin foil.

How to reheat casserole

Either the microwave or the oven will get this dish hot and ready for you to enjoy all over again.

This is a casserole dish filled with chicken bacon ranch casserole. There are penne noodles with shredded chicken, chopped bacon, and melted cheese on top. Chopped green onions are covering the top.

What goes with chicken bacon and ranch casserole?

This is a pretty substantial meal in itself, but it can also sit nicely on a plate with some fresh vegetables or a salad and not be out of place.

Is chicken bacon ranch casserole healthy?

I always find myself addressing this question in the same way: it depends on what you mean! For me, this chicken bacon ranch casserole absolutely fits well within a healthy nutrition plan, which is especially great considering the “comfort food” nature of this meal.

This is a casserole dish filled with chicken bacon ranch casserole. There are penne noodles with shredded chicken, chopped bacon, and melted cheese on top. Chopped green onions are covering the top.

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This is a casserole dish filled with chicken bacon ranch casserole. There are penne noodles with shredded chicken, chopped bacon, and melted cheese on top. Chopped green onions are covering the top.
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4.94 from 117 votes

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Hey! I heard you wanted a low-carb chicken bacon ranch casserole. Well, good news...
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: casserole, chicken bacon ranch
Servings: 6
Calories: 357kcal
Author: Jordan Smith

Equipment

  • oven
  • casserole dish

Ingredients

  • 8 oz box of Banza Penne Pasta 16 oz cooked
  • 1.5 lbs shredded chicken cooked
  • ½ cup plain greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp packet ranch seasoning mix (or one packet)
  • cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 cup low fat mozzarella cheese
  • 6 pieces bacon cooked
  • Optional: chopped green onions hot sauce

Instructions

  • Prepare all ingredients by separately cooking the pasta, chicken, and bacon.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 9 x 13 casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Combine the greek yogurt, almond milk, ranch seasoning, half of the bacon, and half of the cheese in a large bowl. Mix well.
  • Add the cooked pasta and shredded chicken to the sauce mixture. Stir until chicken and pasta are coated completely.
  • Pour the pasta mixture into the casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese and bacon evenly across the top of the casserole.
  • Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
  • Top with green onions, hot sauce, and enjoy!
  • To portion, divide into 6ths; for a more exact portion measurement, divide total food weight (not including dish) by 6.

Notes

This recipe is gluten free.
To make dairy-free: Use a dairy-free yogurt and cheese.
You can get shredded chicken by buying rotisserie chicken or baking chicken and shredding yourself.
You can use any kind of bacon, milk, and cheese you prefer

Nutrition

Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.6g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 10.1g

Recipe Rating




DarcyK

Tuesday 30th of May 2023

I am sorry for the rating but I made this recipe tonight hoping for leftovers for the week. I would never make it again. I increased the sauce volume to make sure I had enough. Everything coated well. I thought the recommended pasta was gross. Sorry!!! Will try more of your recipes as I love the try!!!!

Jordan Smith

Thursday 1st of June 2023

Sorry it didn't work for you Darcy—thanks for trying anyway! I hope you can find something here that earns a better rating next time :)

Lisa

Monday 27th of March 2023

What?!? How did I wait so long to make this?!? SOOOOOO beyond good and easy. Both my kids ate it up (my son DEVOURED it) and my husband said wow that was awesome. Enough said. Make this.

Tyra Balcombe

Tuesday 21st of February 2023

Big fan of this recipe! Felt like a comfort food dish without all the heavy extra calories. My husband, son and I have eaten this multiple times this week! 🫶🏼

Jordan Smith

Monday 27th of February 2023

Hi Tyra, I'm so glad your fans! I love that this feels like a comfort meal. Hope you continue enjoying!

Jennifer

Wednesday 8th of February 2023

We love this one! On repeat in my house!!

L Bendickson

Friday 2nd of December 2022

Make this casserole Thanksgiving week … needed something easy I could prepare prior to Thanksgiving for lunches & dinners! This more than fit the bill! Easy, delicious and great reheated! Thanks Jordo for a great recipe!