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Creamy One-Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

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A quick and easy one-pot pasta dish combining smoky bacon, tender chicken, and a rich, creamy ranch sauce, perfect for comforting weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 6 strips thick-cut bacon, chopped
  • 12 ounces penne or rotini pasta
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 packet (about 1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix or homemade blend
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat skillet over medium heat. Add chopped bacon and cook until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate, leaving rendered fat in pan.
  2. In bacon fat, add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add chicken pieces to skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat until no longer pink and starting to brown, about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Pour in dry pasta and chicken broth. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cover with lid. Cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most liquid absorbed.
  5. Lower heat and stir in heavy cream and ranch seasoning mix. Mix well to coat evenly.
  6. Add grated Parmesan cheese and crispy bacon. Stir until cheese melts and sauce thickens to creamy consistency. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  7. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately while warm and creamy.

Notes

If sauce is too thick, add a splash of broth or cream to loosen. Watch pasta closely to avoid overcooking and stir occasionally to prevent sticking. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta and check broth. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast, ensuring ranch seasoning is dairy-free.

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