Hey! I heard you wanted a Low-Carb Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole. Well, good news:
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.
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!
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.
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.
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
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 tablespoon packet ranch seasoning mix (or one packet)
- ⅓ 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
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
Ashley Brethold says
A little dried out the next day but still tasted ok. Definitely needs more sauce.
Sharon says
I absolutely love this recipe. So easy, and flavorful!
Carman says
Asked my son what I should make for supper tonight. He said can we make that chicken and bacon stuff again? I was like of course we can! This is one of our favorites!
Dawn says
This was the first meal prep recipe I tried from Jordo’s World. It was a hit with the whole family. We’ve made it several times and it’s always so tasty!
Amanda says
I really liked this recipe but ended up adding a little more “sauce”. Definitely easy to make.
Kylie says
Living proof that healthy and macro friendly can be hearty and delicious🙌🏻
Renee H says
All the way from Australia this is my families favourite dish so far 👍 we cook your recipes all the time and they are amazing, they are quick, easy and so tasty. You are my life saver when it come to meal times. 🥰
Christina says
One of my favorites!! You can’t go wrong with the chicken and bacon combination!!
L Bendickson says
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!
Jennifer says
We love this one! On repeat in my house!!
Tyra Balcombe says
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 says
Hi Tyra, I'm so glad your fans! I love that this feels like a comfort meal. Hope you continue enjoying!
Lisa says
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.
DarcyK says
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 says
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 🙂
Julia Emnett says
So easy and good! I added broccoli as well and it was delish!
Caitlin says
This is on a regular rotation in our household! Sooo simple yet amazing flavors! LOVE IT!