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By Alyssa Rivers
on Aug 23, 2018, Updated May 12, 2023 |
Cheesy Chicken Ranch Pasta Recipe
School starts for us next week and I am not sure what emotions to feel about it. It is always so nice getting them back into a routine, but it brings a super busy schedule with it. Trying to juggle homework, sports, dance, tumbling, makes it a little chaotic around our house. This is why I am the queen of easy-to-make delicious meals. If I am making something quick for my family it usually involves one pot, 30 minutes or less, and lots and lots of cheese.
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How to Make Chicken Ranch Pasta
This meal was devoured by my family immediately. My son said it was one of the best, and cheesiest recipes that I have made! All of the flavors come together so well in this one pot dish. Ranch flavor, bacon, chicken, and broccoli. We loved this meal and it is the perfect meal for busy school nights. You will love this easy, cheesy dish just as much as our family did!
- Cook Bacon: In a medium sized skillet, cook the bacon until crisp, remove with slotted spoon and then set aside on a plate. Add the chicken, cook until brown and no longer pink. Set aside on the plate. Drain the remaining grease.
- Cook Pasta: Add chicken broth, half and half, dry ranch seasoning mix to the skillet and whisk. Add the penne pasta and broccoli then bring to a boil and cover. Simmer for about 10 minutes or until the pasta is tender. Stir in the cheese and chicken and stir until cheese is melted and heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
Cooking Tips
- Make sure that the pasta is fully submersed in the liquid. You will need to transfer to a smaller pot if it isn’t.
- Cook with a lid over the top. This helps keep more liquid in as it boils.
- Cook for about 10 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
Can I Use Any Pasta?
We have used Rotini and also Linguine. You can use whatever pasta your family prefers.
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In a medium sized skillet, cook the bacon until crisp, remove with slotted spoon and then set aside on a plate. Add the chicken, cook until brown and no longer pink. Set aside on the plate. Drain the remaining grease.
Add chicken broth, half and half, dry ranch seasoning mix to the skillet and whisk. Add the penne pasta and broccoli then bring to a boil and cover. Simmer for about 10 minutes or until the pasta is tender. Stir in the cheese and chicken and stir until cheese is melted and heated through.
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
Calories: 552kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 34gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 802mgPotassium: 707mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 697IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 257mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
