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Cheesy Chicken Bacon Ranch Penne
Indulge in this irresistible Cheesy Chicken Bacon Ranch Penne! Cooked pasta, tender chicken, crunchy bacon, and melted cheddar cheese, all mixed in a creamy ranch sauce, make this meal perfect for weeknight dinners and loved by the whole family.
3
45 min
TOTAL TIME
758
CALORIES
$2.22
PER SERVING
Ingredients
11 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
2 tbsp all purpose flour
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups whole milk
1 oz ranch dressing mix
6 slices bacon
chopped
8 oz whole grain penne pasta
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 tsp salt
2 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts
cubed
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup fresh parsley
chopped
Directions
13 STEPS
15 min
PREP TIME
30 min
COOK TIME
45 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Cook the whole-grain penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2
In a deep skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter.
3
Add cubed chicken, salt, and black pepper, and cook until chicken is almost cooked through.
4
Add chopped bacon to the skillet and continue to cook until both chicken and bacon are cooked through.
5
Remove chicken and bacon from skillet and set aside.
6
In the same skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon unsalted butter over medium heat.
7
Whisk together the all-purpose flour and ranch dressing mix with the melted butter.
8
Gradually add the whole milk, whisking constantly until combined.
9
Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10
Add the shredded cheddar cheese to the skillet, and stir until cheese is completely melted.
11
Stir in the cooked chicken and bacon to the sauce.
12
Finally, stir in the cooked pasta, ensuring the pasta is fully coated with the cheese sauce.
13
Sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
Health Info
Macros
58g
CARBS
41g
FAT
43g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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