cheddar bacon ranch chicken pasta
(5 ratings)
My kids gobble this up, and ask for it weekly. A really easy recipe..
(5 ratings)
yield
5 serving(s)
prep time
10 Min
cook time
20 Min
Ingredients For cheddar bacon ranch chicken pasta
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12 ozmostaccioli or other short pasta
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6 slicebacon, diced
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1 Tbspbutter
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2boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-sized pieces
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2 Tbspflour
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1packet ranch dressing mix or i use spicy ranch
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1 cshredded cheddar cheese
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2 cmilk
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salt and pepper to taste
How To Make cheddar bacon ranch chicken pasta
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1Cook pasta according to package directions in boiling salted water; drain, return to pot, and keep warm. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Drain all but one tablespoon of bacon drippings from the pan. -
2Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the butter to the reserved bacon drippings, then add the chicken to the same skillet. Cook until tender, no longer pink, and slightly browned.
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3Sprinkle the flour and ranch dressing mix over the chicken, stirring to coat evenly. Stir in the milk, and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in the cheddar cheese and half of the reserved bacon; cook and stir until the cheese is melted. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed.
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4Serve each plate of pasta with more bacon sprinkled over the top. Green onions would also be a delicious topping.
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