chicken bacon ranch casserole

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51 Pinches
st bernard, LA
Updated on Sep 1, 2013

I created this new chicken casserole, based on Subway's chicken bacon ranch sandwich and filled with rotisserie chicken, macaroni, crumbled bacon, cheeses and a ranch cream cheese sauce.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup crumbled processed American cheese
  • 2 cups crumbled cooked bacon, divided
  • 1 pound dry elbow macaroni
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 6 cups sliced rotisserie chicken (skin-on)
  • 1 medium red onion, diced
  • 4 - fresh white mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon chicken seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons ranch style dressing mix
  • 1 tablespoon margarine
  • 4 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 bottle ranch salad dressing
  • 8 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded

How To Make chicken bacon ranch casserole

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Step 2
    Coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Add cubed American cheese and 1 cup crumbled bacon; mix well.
  • Step 3
    Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
  • Step 4
    Heat canola oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sliced rotisserie chicken, diced red onion and sliced white mushrooms; saute for 8 minutes or until tender.
  • Step 5
    Reduce to low heat.
  • Step 6
    Stir in the chicken seasoning, ground cumin, shredded Parmesan cheese and ranch style dressing mix until blended. Remove from heat.
  • Step 7
    Spoon evenly into the prepared baking pan. Slowly press it down. Top with remaining crumbled bacon.
  • Step 8
    Melt margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Season with Italian seasoning.
  • Step 9
    Combine the heavy whipping cream, evaporated milk, cream cheese and ranch salad dressing; Stir together and let simmer for 5 minutes or until the sauce is blended and thickened. Remove from heat.
  • Step 10
    Slowly pour onto the chicken/mushroom mixture and mix well. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Step 11
    Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Step 12
    Remove from the oven, uncover, and sprinkle with shredded Monterey jack cheese.
  • Step 13
    Return to the oven and bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

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Keyword: #Casserole
Keyword: #ranch
Keyword: #dinner
Keyword: #Alfredo
Keyword: #cheeses
Keyword: #bacon
Keyword: #chicken
Keyword: #Subway
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Category: Casseroles

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