Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta (One Pot)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
603 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta (One Pot)
Description
This one-pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta starts by cooking and crumbling bacon, then simmering dry pasta in chicken stock mixed with ranch seasoning and cream until the pasta absorbs the liquid and becomes tender. Cream cheese and cheddar are then stirred in with cooked shredded chicken and the bacon pieces. The melted cheeses thicken the sauce, creating a creamy, cheesy coating over the pasta. The ranch seasoning adds herb and tang notes typical of ranch dressing.
The dish offers a combination of textures—from the tender pasta and shredded chicken to the crispy bacon bits—all unified by a rich and creamy cheese sauce. It can be served immediately for a warm, hearty meal.
Making this dish with pre-cooked and pre-shredded ingredients speeds up preparation. Leftovers can be stored refrigerated for up to four days and reheated until piping hot. Short pasta shapes like macaroni, rotini, farfalle, or penne work best.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Bacon cooked, crumbled
- 2 cups chicken shredded, cooked
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 8 ounces pasta choose your favorite shape!, dry
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
- 1/3 cup heavy cream can use half and half or milk
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese softened
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
Get Prepped
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet until until crispy, remove from pan and crumble. Set aside
Make the sauce
- Heat the stock in a large skillet or dutch oven. Whisk in the ranch seasoning and cream, then add the pasta.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook until most of the stock has absorbed (and the pasta is tender).
Add the good stuff
- Add the cream cheese, cooked chicken, bacon, and cheddar to pan.
- Stir until cheese has melted and the sauce is thickened.
- Remove from heat.
- Devour.
Notes
- Using pre-cooked bacon, chicken, and shredded cheese reduces prep time significantly.
- Choose short pasta shapes such as macaroni, rotini, farfalle, or penne for easier cooking and eating.
- Optional garnish with fresh parsley or sliced green onions adds a fresh touch.
- Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and should be reheated thoroughly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 603 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 603kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 160mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 1367mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 305mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 587IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 298mg | 30% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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