Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 190°C and set out the casserole dish.

   Cookware: casserole dish, oven

2. Step 2

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and boil for 5 minutes.

   Timer: 5 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 340.0 gr Pasta

   Cookware: large pot

3. Step 3

   Add the broccoli to the pasta and boil for 2 minutes. Drain both thoroughly in a colander.

   Timer: 2 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 300.0 gr Broccoli

   Cookware: colander, large pot

4. Step 4

   Place the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until crisp, then transfer it to a plate with a slotted spoon, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.

   Timer: 8 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 225.0 gr Bacon

   Cookware: large skillet, slotted spoon

5. Step 5

   Season the chicken with the salt and black pepper. Add it to the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and nearly cooked through.

   Timer: 6 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Black Pepper, 680.0 gr Chicken Breast, 4.0 gr Salt

   Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

6. Step 6

   Add the garlic and cook over medium heat until fragrant and the chicken reaches 74°C internally.

   Timer: 1 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 8.0 gr Garlic

   Cookware: instant-read thermometer, large skillet, wooden spoon

7. Step 7

   Return the empty pasta pot to low heat. Add the milk and cream cheese, stirring until the cream cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.

   Timer: 4 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 225.0 gr Cream Cheese, 240.0 ml Milk

   Cookware: large pot, wooden spoon

8. Step 8

   Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the sour cream, ranch seasoning, and 150 gr of cheddar until evenly combined.

   Ingredients used: 150.0 gr Cheddar Cheese, 28.0 gr Ranch Seasoning, 240.0 ml Sour Cream

   Cookware: large pot, wooden spoon

9. Step 9

   Add the drained pasta and broccoli, cooked chicken, and bacon to the sauce. Fold together, then transfer the mixture to the casserole dish.

   Cookware: casserole dish, large pot, wooden spoon

10. Step 10

    Scatter the remaining 75 gr of cheddar evenly over the casserole.

    Ingredients used: 75.0 gr Cheddar Cheese

    Cookware: casserole dish

11. Step 11

    Bake at 190°C until bubbling around the edges and lightly browned on top. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

    Timer: 25 min (fixed)

    Cookware: casserole dish, oven