Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta can be on your table tonight! This is a great recipe for pulling together on the fly, and has great flavor. Get dinner on the table FAST with some handy shortcuts!
Cook the bacon in a large skillet until until crispy, remove from pan and crumble. Set aside
Make the sauce
Heat the stock in a large skillet or dutch oven. Whisk in the ranch seasoning and cream, then add the pasta.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook until most of the stock has absorbed (and the pasta is tender).
Add the good stuff
Add the cream cheese, cooked chicken, bacon, and cheddar to pan.
Stir until cheese has melted and the sauce is thickened.
Remove from heat.
Devour.
Notes
Use pre cooked bacon, pre cooked chicken and pre shredded cheese to make this SUPER fast.Use macaroni, rotini, farfalle or penne pasta - any short pasta you have at home.Fresh parsley or sliced green onions make a great garnish, but are totally optional.What to do with leftoversStore in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat until it is piping hot!