"This Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is your answer to a busy weeknight dinner. We're talking creamy, cheesy rice casserole loaded with Ranch chicken and bacon!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb chicken breasts (boneless and skinless, cut into bite size pieces)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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3 tbsp ranch salad dressing and seasoning mix ((1 packet or 1 oz))
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1 1/2 cups white rice (I used a short grain rice)
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1 small onion (chopped)
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2 cloves garlic (minced)
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8 slices bacon (fried and chopped)
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2 1/2 cups chicken broth (low sodium or no sodium added)
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1/2 cup half and half (*)
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2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
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2 tbsp parsley (fresh, chopped)