Crack Chicken Baked Ziti: Cheesy, Creamy, Unforgettable!
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Crack Chicken Baked Ziti, a delicious fusion of creamy, cheesy goodness and savory flavors. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, this dish will leave everyone craving more!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 large cooked shredded chicken breasts
- Ziti pasta
- Cream cheese
- Alfredo sauce
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- Crispy beef bacon
- Shredded cheese blend (sharp cheddar and mozzarella)
- Chicken broth or milk
- Fresh chopped parsley (optional)
- Sliced green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add your ziti pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook your beef bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and crumble into small pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, Alfredo sauce, and the ranch seasoning mix. Whisk until smooth. If too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or milk.
- Add the cooked, shredded chicken to the cream cheese mixture and stir gently until coated. Fold in half of the crumbled beef bacon and about a cup of shredded cheese blend.
- Add the drained ziti pasta to the mixture and toss until thoroughly coated.
- Pour the pasta mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese blend on top.
- Cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Ensure your cream cheese is softened for easy mixing. You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience and feel free to customize with additional veggies or different cheese blends.