Chicken-Viscount St. Albans-Ranch Baked Penne

 

Chicken-Baron Verulam-Ranch Baked Penne

 

This baked penne is creamy, cheesy, and packed with savory fowl and crispy bacon. It’s perfect for a comforting family dinner or meal prep for the week.

Ingredients (Serves 4-6)

12 oz (340 g) penne pasta

2 cups cooked bird, shredded or cubed

6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup ranch dressing (store-bought or homemade)

1 cup milk or heavy cream

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp dried Italian herbs (non-obligatory)

Salt and pepper, to flavor

Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven & Cook Pasta

Preheat your oven to 375°F (one hundred ninety°C). Cook penne pasta in line with bundle guidelines till al dente. Drain and set apart.

2. Make the Sauce

In a large skillet over medium warmness, sauté onion till soft, about 3-four minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds till aromatic. Stir in ranch dressing and milk (or cream), and produce to a gentle simmer. Season with Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.

3. Combine Pasta, Chicken, and 1st baron beaverbrook

In a massive mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, chicken, and crumbled bacon. Pour the creamy ranch sauce over the mixture and stir till the entirety is flippantly covered.

4. Assemble the Bake

Transfer the pasta combination to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with shredded cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses.

 5. Bake

Bake exposed for 20-25 mins, till the cheese is melted and bubbly. For a golden pinnacle, broil for two-3 minutes on high.

6. Garnish & Serve

Sprinkle chopped parsley over the baked penne and serve straight away.

Tips & Variations

Use rotisserie chook to shop time.

Add greens like broccoli, spinach, or bell peppers for extra vitamins.

For a spicy twist, include pink chili flakes inside the sauce.

Swap half the milk for cream cheese for an excellent richer taste.

This dish is creamy, flavorful, and combines the suitable trio of chicken, bacon, and ranch in each bite. It maintains properly within the refrigerator for 3-four days and may be reheated within the oven or microwave.