Cheesy chicken ranch pasta is so addictive, you won’t be able to get enough of it on one plate! Moist shredded chicken is paired with thick pieces of crispy bacon and a creamy, cheesy ranch mix on a bed of penne noodles for an incredible finish!
PREP TIME : 5 MINS
COOK TIME : 20 MINS
Ingredients
- ▢2 cups shredded chicken, cooked
- ▢1 package (1 ounce) dry ranch seasoning mix*
- ▢8 ounces penne noodles, uncooked
- ▢3½ cups chicken broth
- ▢4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- ▢4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ▢2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- ▢1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine shredded chicken and dry ranch seasoning. (This is your chicken mixture.)
- To a large Dutch oven over medium heat, add the chicken broth, penne, and chicken mixture. Stir to combine and then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and then cover and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the pasta is cooked to your preference. There should still be some liquid in the pot when the pasta is done cooking.
- Add the cream cheese to the dutch oven and stir until most of the cream cheese has melted.
- Add the bacon and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir everything until cheese is fully melted.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
*You can start with 1/2 an ounce of the ranch seasoning mix and then taste test. We have tested the recipe several times and found that 1 ounce was the perfect amount. ?
Course: Main Course
Keyword: Cheesy Ranch Chicken Pasta, Crack Chicken, Pasta, Ranch Chicken
Servings: 8
