Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 8 oz. cream cheese, cubed
• 2 c. milk
• 1 1 oz. packet dry ranch seasoning mix
• 3 c. shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 8 oz. rotini pasta, cooked
• 4 c. chopped rotisserie chicken
• 1/2 c. sliced green onion, plus more for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a 12-inch skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat, stirring often until crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove the bacon from the pan using a slotted spoon. Set aside, leaving drippings in pan.
   
2. Add the onion and garlic to the drippings; cook, stirring often, until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the cream cheese, milk, ranch seasoning mix, and 1 cup of the mozzarella until smooth; remove from the heat.
   
3. In a large bowl, stir together the ranch mixture, cooked pasta, chicken, pimientos, and ½ cup of the green onion until well combined. Transfer to a 13×9-inch casserole dish. Sprinkle evenly with the bacon; top with the remaining 2 cups mozzarella.
   
4. Bake until the top is golden brown and crispy, 25-30 minutes. Let cool slightly; garnish with more green onion just before serving, if you like.