2017-2018 Issue 1 | Page 18

Chicken Bacon Ranch Baked Penne

By: Nicholas Reed

Ingredients:

1 lb penne pasta, cooked and drained

2 cups of shredded cooked chicken

1 jar (15 oz) Alfredo pasta sauce

½ cup ranch dressing

6 slices of chopped cooked bacon

2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)

Chopped parsley, if desired

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease or spray 13x9-inch pan.

2. In large bowl, place 1 lb cooked and drained penne pasta, 2 cups shredded cooked chicken, 1 jar (15 oz) Alfredo pasta sauce and 1/2 cup ranch dressing. Stir to combine. Pour mixture in pan; spread evenly.

3. Sprinkled 6 slices chopped cooked bacon evenly over top, then sprinkle with 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz).

4. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

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