Description
This one-pot wonder combines all the flavors you love—tender chicken, creamy ranch sauce, and melty cheddar—with the ease of a skillet meal. Cream cheese adds extra richness while smoky bacon bits bring the perfect finishing crunch. It’s quick, hearty, and guaranteed to become a weeknight favorite.
Ingredients
12 oz pasta (rotini or penne work best)
1 lb chicken breast, diced
1 packet ranch seasoning mix
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Season chicken with half the ranch mix, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden and set aside.
In the same skillet, add broth, milk, pasta, and remaining ranch mix. Stir and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10–12 minutes, until pasta is tender.
Stir in cream cheese until smooth, then add cheddar. Mix until creamy.
Return chicken to skillet and toss to coat.
Top with bacon bits before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
Nutrition
- Calories: 520
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 34g