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One Pot Bacon Ranch Chicken Pasta

One Pot Bacon Ranch Chicken Pasta is full of noodles, bacon and chicken in a cheesy Ranch sauce. All cooked in one pan for easy clean up. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Kristin Maxwell

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Ranch seasoning mix
  • 3-3 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 16 ounces Rotini or Penne pasta
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • ½ pound bacon cooked crisp and chopped (reserve some for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon minced chives

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together ranch seasoning mix, chicken broth and milk. Set aside.
  • Heat a large, deep skillet or saute pan (4-5 quart) over medium heat. Add olive oil and when shimmering, add chicken and minced garlic to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper and cook for about 3-4 minutes, turning once to brown evenly, until nearly cooked through.
  • Stir in broth mixture, pasta and bacon. Bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until pasta is tender. (stir once about halfway through to avoid pasta sticking to the bottom of the pan). If pasta starts to look dry, add another 1/4-1/2 cup of warm broth.
  • Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Garnish with reserved bacon and minced chives.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is approximate and is dependent on the ingredients and brands used. 
  • Always use freshly grated cheese off the block. The packaged cheese doesn't melt as well or taste as good.
  • If there is still some liquid in the pan, that's ok. If it seems like a lot, you can spoon a little out, but once the cheese is added the liquid blends into a sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 819kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 1048mg | Potassium: 855mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 513IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 346mg | Iron: 2mg

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