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This indulgent pasta dish combines creamy ranch-flavored chicken, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar for a mouthwatering comfort meal that’s perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients:
• 1 lb 🍝 penne pasta
• 2 cups shredded 🍗 cooked chicken
• 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sharp 🧀 cheddar cheese, shredded
• ¾ cup bacon, cooked and chopped 🥓
• ½ cup chicken broth 🍗
• ½ cup heavy cream 🥛
• 1 tbsp 🫒 olive oil
• ½ onion, diced 🧅
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish 🌿
Instructions:
- Cook the Penne:
◦ Cook penne pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside. - Sauté Onion and Garlic:
◦ In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent. - Make the Sauce:
◦ Reduce heat to low, add cream cheese and ranch seasoning mix, stirring until smooth and creamy.
◦ Gradually pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring continuously until the sauce is well combined. - Add Chicken and Bacon:
◦ Add shredded chicken, half of the cooked bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese to the skillet. Stir until the cheese is melted and the ingredients are well mixed. - Combine with Penne:
◦ Mix the cooked penne with the creamy chicken mixture, stirring until thoroughly combined. - Garnish and Serve:
◦ Garnish with the remaining bacon and fresh parsley before serving.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Kcal: 689 kcal per serving
