Dump-and-Bake Chicken Bacon Ranch Alfredo

Overhead shot of baked chicken breast in white dish with bacon and cheese

5 from 7 votes

Dump-and-Bake Chicken Bacon Ranch Alfredo

This creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Alfredo needs only 5 ingredients, 5 minutes of prep, and 1 casserole dish to make a cheesy, comforting dump-and-bake dinner!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Baked Creamy Chicken, Chicken with Bacon, ranch chicken, Smothered Chicken

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 35

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 470kcal

Author Blair Lonergan

Ingredients

6 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon Ranch salad dressing and seasoning mix
1 15 oz. jar Alfredo pasta sauce or about 1 ¾ cups
4 slices cooked, chopped bacon
3 slices provolone cheese
Optional: fresh parsley or chives for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven the 375F (190C). Spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
Place chicken in prepared dish and sprinkle both sides of the meat with Ranch seasoning mix.
6 small boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon Ranch salad dressing and seasoning mix
Pour Alfredo sauce over top of the meat, toss to coat, and cover tightly with foil. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
1 15 oz. jar Alfredo pasta sauce
Remove chicken from the oven; top with cheese slices, breaking the cheese to fit on each piece of meat. Sprinkle with chopped bacon and return the dish to the oven (uncovered) for 5 more minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
3 slices provolone cheese, 4 slices cooked, chopped bacon
If desired, garnish with fresh herbs just before serving.
Optional: fresh parsley or chives for garnish

Notes

Don't like ranch seasoning? Substitute it for simple salt and black pepper, or use a classic Italian seasoning – a blend of basil, parsley, garlic, thyme, oregano, and sage.
You can use sliced mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, or Parmesan cheese instead of provolone cheese.
To control the sodium in the recipe, make your own ranch seasoning and use a lower-sodium alfredo sauce. You could use less alfredo sauce; just make sure the chicken is sufficiently smothered!
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Bake: prepare the recipe as directed up to adding the cheese. At that point, shred the chicken with two forks, then mix in shredded cheese, cooked pasta, and bacon pieces. Top with more shredded cheese and bake for an additional five minutes until the cheese is melted.
I prepare my bacon ahead of time by baking it in the oven on a rimmed baking sheet at 400 degrees for about 13 minutes. You can also use the microwave or take a shortcut and buy the precooked bacon at the grocery store, crumbling it with your fingers as you sprinkle it over the chicken (that saves a step and doesn't require any dirty dishes)!
Make it in the slow cooker! Add the chicken, ranch seasoning, and alfredo sauce to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours. Add the cheese and bacon to the top at the end, allow the cheese to melt, and serve! Cooking time will vary depending on the size of your chicken and your slow cooker settings.
Cooking for Two? You can easily cut this recipe in half and bake it in an 8-inch square dish.

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