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Cheesy Chicken, Bacon and Broccoli Ranch Pasta
Cheesy Chicken, Bacon and Broccoli Ranch Pasta is a meal in one that is made in one pan and has such amazing creamy ranch flavor! This meal will be a hit with the entire family!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 552 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 8 lices chopped bacon
- 1 pound cubed boneless skinless chicken breast
- salt and pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 (1-ounce) package dry ranch seasoning
- 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
- 2 cups chopped broccoli
- 1½ cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium sized skillet over medium high heat, cook 8 slices chopped bacon until crisp about 3-4 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon and then set aside on a plate. Add 1 pound cubed boneless skinless chicken breast and season with salt and pepper. Cook until brown and no longer pink 3-4 minutes. Set aside on the plate. Drain the remaining grease.
- Add 2 cups chicken broth, 2 cups half and half, 1 (1-ounce) package dry ranch seasoning to the skillet and whisk. Add 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta and 2 cups chopped broccoli then bring to a boil and cover. Reduce temperature to medium and allow to simmer for about 10 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
- Stir in 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese and chicken and stir until cheese is melted and heated through. Top with chopped parsley for garnish if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
552kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
120mg
(40%)
Sodium
802mg
(33%)
Potassium
707mg
(20%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
697IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
257mg
(26%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 552
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 552kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 120mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 802mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 707mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 697IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 257mg | 26% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.