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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

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A comforting pasta dish with crispy bacon, tender chicken, and a creamy ranch sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 6 strips bacon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups uncooked rotini pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing seasoning mix

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon: In a large skillet over low heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Set aside, reserving the drippings. Once cooled, chop the bacon roughly.
  2. Prepare the chicken: Slice chicken breasts into thinner pieces. Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Sear in bacon drippings over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through. Cube after resting.
  3. Boil the pasta: Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain well.
  4. Make the sauce: In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add flour, whisking it in, and then gradually add half and half. Stir in ranch seasoning and cheese until smooth.
  5. Combine: Add the pasta to the sauce, then mix in the chicken. Garnish with bacon and serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding chopped green onions or parsley. You can swap chicken for shrimp or grilled veggies for a vegetarian option.

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