Ranch Chicken Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, no skin or bones
02 -
8 chopped bacon slices
03 -
10 ounces penne noodles
→ Sauce
04 -
1 cup sour cream
05 -
2 cups chicken stock
06 -
1 ranch seasoning packet
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4 ounces cream cheese
08 -
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
→ Aromatics & Seasonings
09 -
1/2 onion, finely chopped
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1 tsp black pepper
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2 tsp dried parsley
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2 or 3 minced garlic cloves
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A sprinkle of salt (1 tsp)
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Green onions, chopped for topping
# Instructions:
01 -
Boil pasta until just tender, drain, and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
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In a pan, fry up the chopped bacon till crispy. Set it aside, leaving a tablespoon of the grease behind.
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Using that bacon grease, sear the chicken cubes with some salt and pepper until golden brown. Toss in onions until they soften, then quickly stir in garlic at the end.
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Mix together the broth, sour cream, cream cheese, ranch mix, bacon, and other seasonings. Let it bubble gently then lower the heat.
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Add cheddar and pasta to the sauce, let it all simmer for about 5 minutes. Sprinkle green onions on top before serving.
# Notes:
01 -
You can prepare it ahead of time and warm it up.
02 -
Want a creamier texture? Just add extra broth.