Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
"Chicken bacon ranch casserole proves that pasta is better when it has loads of cheese, crispy bacon, and zesty Ranch seasoning to top it off. It’s a quick and easy dinner meal for those busy nights!..."
INGREDIENTS
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12 slices of bacon (cooked and chopped (divided))
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6 cups of penne pasta (about 4 cups dry, cooked and drained)
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3 or 4 boneless (skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds), cut into bite-size pieces)
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1 ½ teaspoon of salt (divided)
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½ teaspoon of pepper
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3 tablespoons Ranch dressing mix (divided)
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8 tablespoons 1 stick of butter (divided)
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2 tablespoons of olive oil (divided)
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⅔ cup onion (chopped)
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2 teaspoons of minced garlic
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½ cup flour
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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3 cups of chicken broth
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1 cup of heavy cream
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½ cup shaved parmesan cheese
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¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes patted dry (if oil-packed and chopped)
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3 cups of Italian style cheese
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¼ cup of chopped fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons of dried parsley (this is optional)
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