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Chicken Broccoli Ranch Bake

Creamy chicken, fresh broccoli, and gooey cheese all baked together for your busy nights.

A creamy, cheesy, ranch-seasoned casserole loaded with tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and pasta baked under a layer of melty mozzarella. This one-pan dinner is quick, family-friendly, and perfect for busy nights.

🍳 Recipe Details

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes

  • Cook Time: 25 minutes

  • Total Time: 35 minutes

  • Servings: 6

🥘 Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded

  • 2 cups broccoli florets (steamed or fresh)

  • 1 can cream of chicken soup

  • ¾ cup milk or half-and-half

  • 1 ranch seasoning packet

  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar

  • ½ cup mozzarella

  • 8 oz cooked pasta (penne or rotini)

  • Salt + pepper

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F.

  2. Mix soup, milk, ranch seasoning, cheddar, salt & pepper.

  3. Stir in cooked chicken, broccoli, and pasta.

  4. Spread into a greased 9×13 dish.

  5. Top with mozzarella.

  6. Bake 25 minutes until bubbling and golden.

Chicken Broccoli Ranch Bake — Tools Needed

  • 9×13 baking dish

  • Large mixing bowl

  • Whisk

  • Cheese grater

  • Pot for pasta

  • Colander

  • Measuring spoons

  • Measuring cups

FAQs

What is this?

A creamy chicken, broccoli, and pasta bake with ranch and mozzarella.

Is it family-friendly?

Yes, it’s a quick, comforting meal that kids and adults both enjoy.

How long does it take?

This one-pan dinner comes together quickly and bakes in about 30 minutes.

Can I use frozen broccoli?

Yes, just thaw it first to avoid extra moisture in the bake.

Is it gluten-free?

You can use gluten-free pasta to make this dish gluten-free.

Can I make it ahead of time?

Absolutely, prepare it in advance and bake when ready for a hassle-free dinner.

Gallery

Snapshots of our cozy chicken broccoli ranch bake.

Close-up of a creamy chicken broccoli ranch bake fresh out of the oven with melted mozzarella bubbling on top.
Close-up of a creamy chicken broccoli ranch bake fresh out of the oven with melted mozzarella bubbling on top.
A serving spoon scooping a cheesy portion of the casserole, showing tender chicken and bright green broccoli.
A serving spoon scooping a cheesy portion of the casserole, showing tender chicken and bright green broccoli.
A family gathered around the dinner table enjoying plates of warm chicken broccoli ranch bake.
A family gathered around the dinner table enjoying plates of warm chicken broccoli ranch bake.
Ingredients laid out on a kitchen counter: fresh broccoli, chicken breasts, pasta, ranch seasoning, and mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients laid out on a kitchen counter: fresh broccoli, chicken breasts, pasta, ranch seasoning, and mozzarella cheese.
A baking dish filled with the casserole before going into the oven, topped with shredded mozzarella cheese.
A baking dish filled with the casserole before going into the oven, topped with shredded mozzarella cheese.
A cozy kitchen scene with the finished chicken broccoli ranch bake cooling on the counter, ready to serve.
A cozy kitchen scene with the finished chicken broccoli ranch bake cooling on the counter, ready to serve.

Loved It

Family favorite for quick weeknight dinners.

The chicken broccoli ranch bake was creamy and comforting, perfect for busy evenings when I want something hearty but easy.

Amy L.
A warm, cheesy casserole dish fresh out of the oven with bubbling mozzarella and vibrant broccoli.
A warm, cheesy casserole dish fresh out of the oven with bubbling mozzarella and vibrant broccoli.

Denver CO

This one-pan meal saved my week! The ranch seasoning really brings out the flavors, and the pasta stays perfectly tender.

Close-up of a creamy chicken broccoli ranch bake served on a rustic plate with a fork.
Close-up of a creamy chicken broccoli ranch bake served on a rustic plate with a fork.
Mark T.

Austin TX

★★★★★
★★★★★