Quick Cheesy Ranch-Chicken Pasta Bake

Name: Quick Cheesy Ranch-Chicken Pasta Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 cup half-and-half; ¼ cup parmesan cheese; 1 ½ cups chicken (cooked and chopped); 1 packet ranch salad dressing (1 ounce); ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 8 ounces pasta; 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded); ½ cup cheddar cheese (shredded)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:15min

This quick-baked dinner casserole combines pasta noodles and cooked shredded chicken with a packet of dry ranch dressing and not 1, not 2 but 3 different types of cheeses: cheddar, mozzarella and parmesan. This cheesy chicken casserole also ditches the canned soup called for in so many classic casseroles. Instead, it features a made-from-scratch velvety sauce. Craving a spicy twist? Toss in shredded pepper jack cheese for extra kick!

Updated at: Thu, 21 Aug 2025 02:57:06 GMT