Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta (One Pot)
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!
Servings 6
Calories 603kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup bacon cooked, crumbled
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 8 ounces dry pasta choose your favorite shape!
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
- 1/3 cup heavy cream can use half and half or milk
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese softened
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
Get Prepped
- Cook 3/4 cup bacon in a large skillet until until crispy, remove from pan and crumble. Set aside
Make the sauce
- Heat 4 cups chicken stock in a large skillet or dutch oven. Whisk in 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning and 1/3 cup heavy cream, then add the 8 ounces dry 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 1 tablespoon cream cheese, 2 cups cooked chicken, 3/4 cup bacon, and 8 ounces cheddar cheese to pan.
- Stir until cheese has melted and the sauce is thickened.
- Remove from heat.
- Devour.
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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 leftovers
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat until it is piping hot!
Nutrition
Calories: 603kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 1367mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 587IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 298mg | Iron: 1mg
