{"id":28960,"date":"2024-03-19T10:28:56","date_gmt":"2024-03-19T10:28:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/?p=28960"},"modified":"2024-03-19T10:28:56","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T10:28:56","slug":"chicken-bacon-ranch-baked-penne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/?p=28960","title":{"rendered":"CHICKEN BACON RANCH BAKED PENNE"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"63d509947b33dea96ed9a09b2482b63d\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1554417\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<p>Penne pasta, creamy Alfredo sauce, and crispy bacon harmonize beautifully in this Chicken Bacon Ranch Baked Penne. Packed with an array of flavors that tantalize the taste buds, it&#8217;s guaranteed to leave you craving another bite!<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a dish the whole family will adore, and that\u2019s coming from a mother who has a few picky eaters in her house.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Alfredo Sauce<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Tablespoons<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">all-purpose flour<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3\/4<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">heaving whipping cream<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">milk\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(2% or whole milk)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3\/4<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salted butter<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">block (8 ounces)<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cream cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">grated Parmesan cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic powder<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Chicken Bacon Ranch Penne<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">pound<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">penne pasta<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">pound<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>cooked<\/strong>\u00a0chicken breast, chopped<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(A rotisserie chicken works great in this recipe. I also like to add a little ranch seasoning to my chicken for added flavor. This is optional.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">prepared ranch dressing<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">6<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">slices<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>cooked<\/strong>\u00a0bacon, chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">freshly grated Mozzarella cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">freshly chopped parsley<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(optional)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Instructions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9\u00d713-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><strong>Start on Alfredo Sauce<\/strong>: In a small bowl combine flour, heavy whipping cream and milk. Whisk until smooth and combined. Set aside.\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>In a medium saucepan, over medium-low heat, add butter and cream cheese. Stir with a whisk until both are melted. (When they start to melt it will look curdled at first, but it will gradually smooth out.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-23297-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Slowly add in flour\/milk mixture to saucepan. Continue to whisk until mixture starts to thicken. This takes a few minutes. Once thickened and hot, remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan cheese and garlic powder until sauce is smooth and creamy. Set aside.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-23297-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><strong>For Baked Penne<\/strong>: Cook penne pasta in a large pot of water until al dente. Drain water and return pasta to pot. Add the cooked chicken, Alfredo sauce and ranch dressing. Carefully stir to combine. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish; spreading out evenly.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-23297-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Sprinkle chopped bacon and Mozzarella cheese evenly all over the top. (You can lightly season with pepper, if desired.) Place dish in oven and bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until hot, bubbly and cheese is melted. Carefully remove from oven. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with fresh chopped Parsley, if desired. 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