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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.
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.
made it today, and it turned out really good!
I am glad you tried it & liked it! Thank you for letting me know!
Loved the recipe, but it’s a little confusing about the shredded chicken. do you poach it/boil it, then shred it, then do this whole cooking process? Or do you just cube it, cook it as directed, then shred it after only one cooking. Just reads really unclear.
I like to cook up my chicken when I buy it & either shred it or cube it, so it’s ready. You can do whatever is easiest for you or however you shred your chicken.
PaSta will never be turned away in this home. The kids love it no matter how it comes. This recipe is easy and full of everything that is loved!
so so good! adding bacon makes everything better and we love pasta so its a win win!
You can’t go wrong with bacon, chicken and pasta! So amazingly delicious!
You had me at bacon!!! Like most kids mine love pasta recipes and I’m always trying out DIFFERENT ones. THANKS for sharing this one as well as all the tips.
I need to make this ASAP! Bacon + Pasta = ?
Pasta & bacon is the best combination! I love how cheesy this is! My family ate this right up!
This was really good. I would just like to ask, or make the suggestion that while it is cooking, make sure you occasionally stir it. We did not and I just destroyed a piece of my cookware.
Oh, no..I am sorry! I am glad you liked it, so thank you for trying it 🙂
This recipe looks delicious. Thanks for sharing this. I have saved it to my pinterest board.
Let me know what you think, when you give it a try 🙂 Thank you!