Crack Chicken Pasta Bake
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6–8 servings
Ingredients
Method
- Directions
- Preheat the Oven
- Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the Pasta
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Make the Sauce
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, milk, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Add the Good Stuff
- Stir in shredded chicken, cooked bacon, and 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese. Add the cooked pasta and toss until everything is well coated.
- Assemble the Bake
- Pour mixture into the prepared dish. Top with mozzarella, remaining cheddar, and a sprinkle of bacon.
- Bake
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
- Serve
- Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Chef’s Tip
• Homemade ranch seasoning: combine 1 tsp each of dried dill, parsley, and chives; ½ tsp each garlic powder, onion powder, and salt; ¼ tsp black pepper.
• For extra richness, stir in ¼ cup of heavy cream before baking.
• To make it spicy, add 1–2 tablespoons buffalo sauce or diced jalapeños.
• Great for meal prep — it reheats beautifully and freezes well for up to 3 months.
• Homemade ranch seasoning: combine 1 tsp each of dried dill, parsley, and chives; ½ tsp each garlic powder, onion powder, and salt; ¼ tsp black pepper.
• For extra richness, stir in ¼ cup of heavy cream before baking.
• To make it spicy, add 1–2 tablespoons buffalo sauce or diced jalapeños.
• Great for meal prep — it reheats beautifully and freezes well for up to 3 months.