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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!
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.
We love Crystal Farms Cheese at our house and I love using it in the recipes that I create. Our requirement is that it has to be high-quality, ooey gooey, and delicious, and Crystal Farms cheese is just that. The Whole Milk Mozzarella Shreds is made with 100% whole milk and is rich, buttery, and has superior meltability. It only has 5 ingredients and it is a great source of natural, healthy fats. It is the perfect cheese to use in the recipe that you are creating!
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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Cheesy Chicken, Bacon and Broccoli Ranch Pasta
Ingredients
- 8 slices 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.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This post was sponsored by Crystal Farms Cheese. I love working with brands that I am passionate and use in the kitchen for myself. All opinions expressed are my own.
I assume the bacon gets added when the chicken does. Just pointing out you instructions are missing that detail.
I made this for our dinner tonight. It has a wonderful flavor, but it was quite watery. I thought maybe the pasta would take care of most of the liquid as it cooked. However, when that didn’t happen I began to think maybe the cheese would help out, but that didn’t help either. I will definitely make this again with some adjustments.
So much liquid left over, had to drain it. Other than that it was great.
This looks delicious and can’t wait to try this. I do have a couple of questions. 1) Is there anything I can use instead of broccoli? 2) And, How many does this serve? Thanks for any help you can give me. 🙂
So,,to be clear, we’re using the bacon drippings, correct?
This sounds define, I’m on it! Thank you. Everything’s better with bacon and Ranch!
You will drain the grease. It is a delicious meal that will be loved! XOXO
sounds yummy- but how many will this feed?
This feeds 4 to 6 people. It is delicious! I hope that you enjoy it! XOXO
I am almost afraid to ask, but what are the calories, etc. of the bacon, chicken and cheese recipe? It sounds too good to be true!!!
I like to use skinnytaste.com or myfitnesspal.com for any nutritional questions! Thanks for following along with me! XOXO