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!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time18 minutes mins
Total Time28 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Lil' Luna
- 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
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!
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.
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