Creamy Ranch Chicken Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
10 oz penne pasta
02 -
8 slices bacon, chopped
03 -
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
→ Sauce
04 -
2 cups chicken broth
05 -
1 cup sour cream
06 -
4 oz cream cheese
07 -
1 packet dry ranch dressing mix
08 -
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
→ Aromatics & Seasonings
09 -
1/2 yellow onion, minced
10 -
3 cloves garlic, minced
11 -
1 teaspoon salt
12 -
1 teaspoon black pepper
13 -
2 teaspoons dried parsley
14 -
Chopped green onions for garnish
# Instructions:
01 -
Cook penne until al dente, drain, rinse with cold water.
02 -
Cook chopped bacon until crispy, set aside, reserve 1 tablespoon grease.
03 -
Cook cubed chicken in bacon grease with salt and pepper until browned. Add onion until translucent, then garlic for 1 minute.
04 -
Add broth, sour cream, cream cheese, ranch mix, seasonings, and bacon. Bring to gentle boil, reduce heat.
05 -
Stir in cheddar and pasta, simmer 5 minutes. Garnish with green onions.
# Notes:
01 -
Can be made ahead and reheated
02 -
Adjust creaminess by adding more broth if needed