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One-pot chicken bacon ranch pasta is deliciously cheesy and on the table in under 30 minutes!
An Easy One to Love!
It’s no secret that we enjoy pasta dishes for dinner on a regular basis. We especially love chicken pasta recipes like this chicken bacon ranch pasta!
What’s great about this dish is we’ve combined all of our favorite flavors into one delicious dish – chicken, bacon, ranch, cheese. It’s no surprise this recipe is an easy one for the whole family to enjoy.
Why we love it:
- Ready in no time. Easy pasta recipes are perfect for busy weeknights and are so filling! This quick dinner idea is on the table in under 30 minutes!
- Easy meal. This one-pot meal is not only easy to make but easy to clean up!
- Kid-friendly. This is creamy, cheesy, and filled with flavors kids (and adults) will love! The Ranch Dressing flavoring and crumbled Bacon, take it over the top.
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 18 minutes
- 3 cups chicken broth – or vegetable broth.
- 2 tablespoons ranch dressing seasoning mix
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded chicken – try this Shredded Chicken recipe, or to make this even easier use leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken.
- 2 cups uncooked rotini pasta – any bite-sized pasta works such as bowtie, elbow, shell, ziti or wagon wheel, or penne pasta.
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese – Colby cheese can also be used.
- 6 slices cooked crumbled bacon – try this Bacon in the Oven recipe.
How to Make Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
- SAUCE. Whisk 3 cups chicken broth and 2 tablespoons ranch dressing mix in a large skillet over medium heat, until well blended.
- Add 8 ounces cream cheese and cook 1-2 minutes.
- CHICKEN. Add 2 cups shredded chicken, 2 cups uncooked pasta, and 1 cup of your cheese, and bring to a boil. Cover and cook over medium heat for about 16-18 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- SERVE. Once pasta is tender, top with 6 slices cooked and crumbled bacon and remaining cheese and serve warm.
Complete the Meal
- SIDE DISHES: Cheesy Garlic Bread, Fried Zucchini, Roasted Green Beans
- DESSERTS: White Chocolate Lasagna, Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake, M&M Chocolate Bars
- More pasta recipes: Italian Sausage Pasta, Pasta Bake, Triple Cheddar Chicken Pasta
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
One-pot chicken bacon ranch pasta is a creamy and deliciously cheesy dish that is on the table in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons ranch dressing seasoning mix
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1 inch pieces, softened
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 2 cups uncooked rotini pasta
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Whisk 3 cups chicken broth and 2 tablespoons ranch dressing mix in a large skillet over medium heat, until well blended.
- Add 8 ounces cream cheese and cook 1-2 minutes.
- Add 2 cups shredded chicken, 2 cups uncooked pasta, and 1 cup of your cheese, and bring to a boil. Cover and cook over medium heat for about 16-18 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Once pasta is tender, top with 6 slices cooked and crumbled bacon and remaining cheese and serve warm. ENJOY!
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Notes
STORE. Place in a tupperware and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave.
Make a freezer meal. If you plan to freeze this dish, create a little more cream base so add 4 cups chicken broth, 2 ½ tablespoon ranch dressing, and 10 ounces cream cheese. Also, cook the pasta to al dente (about 10 minutes) and remove from the heat.
Allow the dish to cool. Place it in an airtight freezer-safe container for 1-2 months.
To reheat, thaw. Bring it slowly to a boil in a skillet on the stove. Cover, reduce the heat, and cook for about 8-10 minutes. Top with bacon bits and cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 747kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 38g, Fat: 52g, Saturated Fat: 25g, Cholesterol: 182mg, Sodium: 2069mg, Potassium: 556mg, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 1210IU, Vitamin C: 12.4mg, Calcium: 386mg, Iron: 1.7mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Recipe FAQ
Can I add vegetables to chicken bacon ranch pasta?
- For extra flavor and texture, add veggies like bell peppers or broccoli florets at the same time as the chicken.
- Spice it up with red chili flakes, paprika, or chili powder.
How to store chicken bacon ranch pasta?
- Place leftover pasta in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave. or stove top, adding a little milk to help smooth out the texture.
How to freeze?
- If planning to freeze, create an extra creamy base. Add 4 cups chicken broth, 2½ tablespoons ranch dressing, and 10 ounces cream cheese. Cook the pasta to al dente (about 10 minutes) and remove from the heat. Allow the dish to cool. Do not add bacon or cheese at this point. Place it in an airtight freezer-safe container for 1-2 months.
- To reheat, thaw. Bring it slowly to a boil in a skillet on the stove. Cover, reduce the heat, and cook for about 8-10 minutes. Add a little milk to help smooth out the texture. Top with bacon bits and cheese.
This was a HIT with my kiddos and hubby! I added about a cup of heavy cream and a tsp of minced garlic while I was making the sauce to make it more (alfredo-y). I also used a rotisserie chicken. Cooked my bacon in the oven while everything else was cooking on the stove (this was super convenient). We will definitely be adding this to our dinner rotation! Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Not sure what happened but that was supposed to be a five-star rating! Fixing it here in the reply lol
You’re welcome!! I’m so glad you all enjoyed the pasta!
Not sure what went wrong but it is very dry, almost like there wasn’t enough sauce/broth but I followed the recipe to a T. I even added more broth than required. Once all ingredients are in, the noodles don’t really cook because there’s not enough sauce. I feel like this would’ve been better if it was more wet/saucy.
Thanks for the feedback and for giving the recipe a try! You could definitely double the sauce amount if you feel like you need more.
That’s so weird that it was dry!! I have made this recipe like 10 times for a client and it comes out perfect every time.