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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Recipe

David Dial
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is such an easy dinner. Grab all the staples, and you've got a meal!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Cuisine Cast Iron Cooking
Servings 6
Calories 555 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Penne
  • 1/2 pound Thick Sliced Bacon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Diced
  • 1/2 cup Onion Diced
  • 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Diced into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 1 oz packet Ranch Dressing Mix
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 1 14.5 ounce can Diced Tomatoes Drained
  • 3/4 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 1/2 cups Pepper Jack Cheese Shredded
  • Green Onions Optional garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to the package directions. Once cooked, rinse pasta in a colander and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, place a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until crispy.
  • Remove bacon and pat dry with paper towels. Drain most of the bacon grease from the pan, but leave about 1 tablespoon of grease in the pan.
  • Add garlic, onion and diced chicken to the skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until chicken is fully cooked (~9-10 minutes).
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing mix and milk. Add milk and diced tomatoes to the skillet; stir until well combined.
  • Continue cooking over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture has reduced in volume and thickened noticeably (~18-20 minutes).
  • Add the cooked pasta, sour cream, pepper jack cheese and bacon; stir until cheese has fully melted.
  • Garnish with sliced green onions before serving (optional).

Nutrition

Calories: 555kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 29gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 946mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g
Keyword Bacon, Cast Iron Cooking, Chicken, Dinners, Easy Dinners, One Pot Meals, Pasta, Sauces, Simmered
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