Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

If you know me, you know I am in love with BACON and with PASTA. Put them together in a outstanding casserole? I am in complete Heaven! What is so amazing about this recipe is that you can literally make it ahead and pop it into the oven for dinner! LOVE THAT. I used these lovely shells right here! ^ Some fresh Chicken cut up! One of the things that makes this casserole taste SO amazing is the fact that I marinated the chicken in some yummy spices! Just look at all that flavor being packed into that chicken! Just

Ingredients

• 1 lb. bacon, cooked and chopped
• 12 oz pasta (any kind you prefer- I used shells)
• 1 1/2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1/2 Tablespoon of Adobo (found in the spanish isle)
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• salt to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon of fresh parsley
• 1/2 large bottle of Ranch dressing
• 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 & 1/2 Jar Alfredo sauce

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375F
2. First you want to marinate your chicken pieces, take a gallon size Ziploc bag, add in the olive oil, diced RAW chicken, salt to taste, pepper, adobo, parsley.
3. Shake until chicken is evenly coated with the seasonings.

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