Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
This Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is a well-balanced, one-pan meal full of lean protein and veggies! In less than 30 minutes, you can make this flavor-packed meal with just a few simple steps and common ingredients.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning
- 1 cup half and half
- 8 oz dry rigatoni pasta
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups cooked chicken diced or shredded
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- ½ lb bacon cooked crisp and crumbled (reserve some for garnish)
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, whisk together the broth, ranch seasoning, and half n half. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the pasta and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid the pasta sticking to the bottom.
- Once the pasta is cooked, uncover (don’t worry, there will seem like there’s too much liquid left, it’ll make a great sauce), add the cream cheese and stir until melted.
- Stir in the chicken, peas and carrots, most of the bacon, and cheddar cheese. Heat until warmed through and the cheese is melted, then garnish with more bacon and serve!
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Notes
- You can also make your own ranch seasoning if you prefer homemade.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 36gFat: 27gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 786mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4.9g
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