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High Protein Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

This High Protein Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is creamy, cheesy, packed with 41g of protein, and made in one casserole dish. An easy family dinner that's perfect for weight loss and meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz dry protein pasta I use Barilla Protein+
  • 1 lb diced or shredded chicken breast
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning
  • 1 cup blended cottage cheese
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup Fairlife fat-free milk
  • ½ cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
  • Green onions sliced, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Add the shredded chicken and uncooked protein penne to a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  3. In a blender (or mixing bowl if already blended), combine the cottage cheese, Fairlife milk, and ranch seasoning until smooth.
    4. Add a little water to cottage cheese to get it to blend smooth in a blender or with an immersion blender
  4. Pour the cottage cheese mixture over the chicken and pasta. Add the chicken broth and the cheddar cheese. Stir until everything is evenly combined.
  5. Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes, stirring once halfway through to ensure the pasta cooks evenly.
  6. Remove the foil. If the pasta has absorbed most of the liquid and is tender, sprinkle the mozzarella cheese and crumbled bacon evenly over the top.
  7. Broil for 3–5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly golden. Watch closely to prevent burning.
  8. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve warm.

Notes

Approx. Nutrition (per serving): 410 calories | 41g protein | 33g carbs | 12g fat