Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

I love Alfredo sauce, but to be honest, the store-bought kind can be a little bland tasting. But this doesn’t mean you can’t use it. You just have to make it better.

In this chicken bacon ranch casserole recipe, I use store-bought Alfredo sauce and add powdered ranch dressing, dried parsley, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to make it tastier. You won’t believe it’s the same sauce.

All you have to do is add cooked shredded chicken, parmesan cheese, and cooked penne pasta, and you have yourself a winning chicken bacon ranch pasta.

If you love recipes with Alfredo sauce, check these out:

• Shrimp Alfredo Bake Recipe
• Cajun Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli

Storing Leftovers

Place any leftovers in an airtight container and the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, spray the leftovers with a bit of water and microwave for 2-3 minutes or until hot.

If you wish to reheat it in the oven, spray the leftovers with a bit of water as well, cover with foil, and bake in a 350 F for 15 minutes or until hot.

Cooking Tips

1. When cooking the pasta, remember to add a fair amount of salt to the water. Otherwise, the pasta will have little flavor.
2. Do not use pre-shredded cheese. It has added ingredients that keep it from sticking and don’t melt properly. If you want perfectly melted cheese, you have to shred it yourself.
3. Be careful when adding salt to the cooked pasta. The ranch dressing mix is already salty. Before adding the salt, try the food to see if it needs it.