Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
A delicious Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta recipe that combines pasta, chicken, bacon, and ranch flavors for a satisfying meal.
Equipment
- large skillet
- pot
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring spoons
- silicone spatula
- knife
Ingredients
Dairy
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups half and half
Meat
- 6 strips bacon
- 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
Pasta
- 2 cups uncooked pasta I used rotini
Produce
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
Pantry
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing seasoning mix
- Salt/Pepper to taste
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over low heat. Set aside and pour bacon drippings into a small bowl. Chop the bacon once cooled.
- Cut the chicken breasts into thinner slices and pat dry. Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings in the skillet, then sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Set aside and let rest.
- Boil salted water and cook the pasta, then drain.
- Melt butter in the skillet, sauté the garlic, then add flour and stir.
- Temper half and half, add to the skillet, and bring to a gentle bubble. Reduce heat to low.
- Add ranch seasoning and stir in cheese until combined.
- Combine the pasta, chicken, and bacon with the sauce, then serve.
Notes
Pro Tips: Heavy cream can be used instead of half and half. Shred cheese from a block for better melting. Thick cut bacon gives more drippings. Leftover chicken can be used. Add vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1plateCalories: 552kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 34gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 137mgSodium: 893mgPotassium: 525mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 758IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 375mgIron: 1mg
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