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Kay's Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

There are days when we want to have a good meal for the family, but we just don't have the time to cook.  Here is one that can be prepared and cooked in less than 45 minutes.  Plus, it is a great way to use any leftover chicken you might have in the fridge. It's a wonderful Sunday meal for after church! 
 

8-10 slices of thick bacon, fried and crumbled (Reserve 2 slices for topping)
16 ounces of sturdy pasta, such as bowties, penne, or spirals, boiled
3 cups of cooked chicken, diced
1 package of dry Ranch salad dressing
3 cups of jarred Alfredo sauce, ( I like Bertoli)
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese, divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder
pepper to taste
Parsley to garnish

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  While oven is preheating, fry, drain and crumble bacon.  Set aside.  While pasta is boiling, dice cooked chicken and place in a large mixing bowl.  Add Alfredo sauce, ranch powder package, garlic powder, pepper, 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, 1 cup of Mozzarella cheese, and bacon crumbles.   Mix well.  Drain pasta and let cool a 2-3 minutes.  Stir into bowl and make sure everything is thoroughly coated with sauce.  Spray 9x12 casserole dish and pour in pasta mixture.  Top with remaining cheeses and reserved bacon pieces.  Bake for 25 minutes or until cheeses are melted and bubbly. Remove from oven and garnish with parsley. Serve with a salad for a great meal! 

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