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    February 26, 2026

    This Whole30 Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is made of a spaghetti squash base, and it’s full of juicy chicken breast, homemade bacon bits, and tons of veggies. Delicious and filling for Whole30ers and non-Whole30ers alike!

    Whole30 Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
    Whole30 Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
    Whole30 Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
    Whole30 Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
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    Whole30 Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

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    Cook the spaghetti squash

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    Roast in the oven: Preheat oven to 400F. Cut squash in half lengthwise and place the halves upside down on a lined baking sheet. Cook 40-45 minutes until the skin is fork tender. Let the squash cool and then use a fork to remove all the flesh from the skin into a large mixing bowl. Reduce heat to 375F when the squash is done cooking.
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    Steam in the Instant Pot: Cut your spaghetti squash in half widthwise, fit it into your Instant Pot on the trivet with one cup of water, and then select Steam on high pressure for 8 minutes with a Natural Pressure Release. Let the squash cool and then use a fork to remove all the flesh from the skin into a large mixing bowl.

    Cook the meats and veggies

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    Place a Dutch oven or deep skillet over Medium heat. When hot, add bacon bits and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the bits are browned and crispy to your liking. Remove the bacon bits and place them in a paper towel lined bowl. Carefully remove all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease from the pan.
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    Over medium heat, add the bell pepper, onion, celery, garlic and chicken breast pieces to the pan with the bacon grease. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked through and all the vegetables are tender.

    Put it together

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    Preheat oven to 375F. To the large mixing bowl with the cooked spaghetti squash strands, add the bacon bits (reserving a few for topping), the chicken and veggie mixture, Ranch dressing, eggs, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt & pepper. Stir until well mixed.
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    Add the mixture to a greased 9×13 casserole dish. Flatten the mixture out into the casserole dish then sprinkle remaining bacon bits on top.
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    Bake at 375F for 45-55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Broil for the final two minutes for a crisp top. Store leftovers in an airtight sealed container and enjoy within 4 days.

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    Hi, I’m Danielle! My passion for meal planning came from a desire to save money and reduce food waste, and I want to share it with you! Besides cooking and photography, I absolutely love my cats & chicken (yes, just one!), growing food in my yard, and hot sandwiches!

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