Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Bake

Ingredients

• 1 pound penne pasta
• 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
• 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
• 1 (10 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1/2 cup ranch dressing
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, plus extra for topping
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the cooked pasta, chicken, bacon, soup, ranch dressing, sour cream, and cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
5. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and the cheese is melted.
6. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• The ranch dressing adds a great flavor to the pasta bake.
• This dish can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to two days.
• You can use any type of cheese that you like in this dish.