The Best Way to Make Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Hidden Valley Casserole

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Craving something savory and delicious? Why not try this Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Hidden Valley recipe! This dish is easy to make and can be tailored to your liking. Plus, it’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal. All you need is some chicken, bacon, Hidden Valley dry ranch dressing mix, and a few other common things. Follow these simple steps to create this amazing casserole dish!

Reasons You’ll Love This Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

• You can make it ahead of time and bake it when you’re ready.
• The flavors are well-balanced and will leave you wanting more.
• It’s a great comfort food dish that the whole family will love!

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Hidden Valley Seasoned

This is one of those dishes that will not only make you the hero of the potluck, but it will be a permanent addition to your family recipe book. It’s that good.

Chicken, bacon, and ranch are a flavor combination made in food heaven, and when you add pasta into the mix? Well, it just doesn’t get any better than that. This dish is easy to make and can be tailored to your liking. Plus, it’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

Can you make Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning Mix Yourself?

Yes, you can!

If you have trouble finding the Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix, don’t worry. You can easily make it at home with this recipe. All you need is:

• 1/2 c. Dry Buttermilk Powder
• 1 Tbsp. Dried Parsley
• 2 tsp. Dried Dill Weed
• 1 Tbsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 Tbsp. Onion Powder
• 1 tsp. Freeze Dried Chives
• 1 tsp. Salt
• 1/2 tsp. Ground White Pepper – black pepper can be used but it will show up more

Just mix all the ingredients together and store them in a jar or container.

How much of it equals a packet of seasoning?

1/4 cup will make about the same amount as one packet of Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix.

Now that you have all the ingredients, let’s get cooking!

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Ingredients

• Pasta – cellentani is what we used this time but any dried pasta will work for this recipe
• Cooked chicken, chopped – you can use leftovers here or even that rotisserie chicken
• Frozen broccoli florets – if you choose to use fresh broccoli, you need to clean, trim, and steam it first
• Mayonnaise – This adds a nice layer to the creamy base of this dish
• Milk – this helps that mayo coat all the other ingredients of the casserole
• Hidden Valley dry ranch mix – this is the key ingredient that gives this dish its ranch flavor
• Bacon – because everything is better with bacon! We cook it ahead of time and crumble it for this dish
• Red Pepper Flakes – this is optional, but it gives the dish a bit of a kick
• Black Pepper – to taste
• Colby Jack cheese shreds, Mozzarella cheese shreds, and Parmesan cheese shreds – this combination adds flavor and texture to take it to the next level
• Chopped tomato – we like to stick with Roma as they are not as watery as many other varieties
• Green onion – this is for garnish

How to Make Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Hidden Valley Casserole

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and lightly spray a 13×9 baking dish with nonstick spray.

In a large bowl, mix the cooked pasta, chopped chicken, broccoli, mayonnaise, milk, ranch seasoning, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and half of each cheese until it is all well combined.

Spread the mixture evenly in the baking dish.

Bake the pasta dish uncovered for 25 minutes.

Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle on the bacon and remaining cheeses.

Bake it, uncovered, for an additional 10 minutes.

Garnish with the diced tomato and green onion before you serve it.

Expert Tips

If you want to make this dish ahead of time, you can do all the steps up until you bake it. Just cover it and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking.

This recipe is very versatile! If you want to change things up a bit, you can substitute different cheeses, meats, or vegetables. 

Frequently Asked Questions About Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Hidden Valley Casserole

Q: Can I make this dish ahead of time?

A: Yes, you can! Just follow the recipe up until you bake it. Cover and store in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking.

Q: What kind of pasta should I use?

A: We like cellentani for this recipe, but any dried pasta will work.

Q: How can I make this dish even more flavorful?

A: Try adding some chopped garlic to the mix! You could also use a different cheese, like cheddar, or add in some diced jalapeños for a little bit of heat.

Now that you know how to make this amazing dish, what are you waiting for? Get in the kitchen and get cooking! Your family will thank you. And, who knows, maybe this dish will become a potluck favorite. Until next time, happy cooking!

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