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Creamy One-Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

Close-up of creamy chicken bacon ranch pasta featuring chunks of chicken, crispy bacon, and rigatoni pasta.
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Prepare this creamy, satisfying chicken bacon ranch pasta in one pot for easy cleanup. It is a quick weeknight chicken pasta that brings comfort food flavor to your table fast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound pasta (penne or rotini work well)
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) dry ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
  2. Add the crumbled bacon to the pot and cook briefly to crisp it up if needed, then remove most of the bacon, leaving about 1 teaspoon of fat in the pot.
  3. Pour the chicken broth into the pot and bring it to a boil. Add the dry pasta. Cook according to package directions until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir in the heavy cream and the dry ranch seasoning mix until fully combined and the sauce begins to thicken slightly.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the pot. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes creamy.
  6. Season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately, topped with the reserved crispy bacon.

Notes

  • For a heartier meal, add 1 cup of steamed or frozen broccoli florets during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, let the pasta sit off the heat for 5 minutes before serving; the sauce will continue to absorb liquid.
  • You can substitute pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for the raw chicken breasts to save 15 minutes of prep time.

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