Cheesy Chicken, Bacon, and Broccoli Ranch Pasta is a meal in one that is made in one pan and has such an 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.
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How to Make Cheesy Chicken Bacon Broccoli
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. Make my Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Shells for a similar recipe!
- 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.
CHeesy CHicken Bacon Broccoli 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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- ▢ 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.
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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.
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