Bacon-Ranch Chicken Pasta Bake
Serves: 6
Total Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty Level:
BY EMEALS
INGREDIENTS
12 oz whole wheat penne pasta
12 slices center cut bacon
1 onion, chopped
1 (1-oz) envelope Ranch dressing mix
6 oz ⅓ less fat cream cheese
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
INSTRUCTIONS
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Preheat broiler. Cook pasta according to package directions.
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Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes or until done, reserving 2 Tbsp drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon.
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Add onion to skillet, and cook 5 to 7 minutes or until tender. Add Ranch mix and cream cheese; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add pasta, chicken, and onions; toss.
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Transfer pasta mixture to a greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon. Broil 2 to 3 minutes or until top is browned.
