Chicken-Bacon Ranch Casserole

This family-friendly casserole recipe is the new addition to your weeknight lineup that you never knew you needed-and will happily earn you praises every time. It's equally great for when you need a crowd-pleasing make-and-take dish or when you want something that reheats well at home as leftovers.

8 ounces uncooked mini penne

4 bacon slices, chopped

1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 garlic cloves)

¾ cup heavy whipping cream

1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, cubed and softened

2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (about ½ cup)

2 tablespoons ranch dressing and seasoning mix (from 1 [1-oz.] pkg.)

¼ teaspoon black pepper

3 cups shredded, cooked chicken (from 1 rotisserie chicken)

8 ounces low-moisture part skim mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 2 cups) divided

Cooking spray

2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions at southernliving.com

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