One-Pan Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
Creamy, garlicky pasta with tender chicken and crispy bacon, ready in 18 minutes. Everything cooks in one skillet—no draining, no mess.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 645
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Cook bacon in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until crispy, ~5 minutes. Transfer to a plate; set aside.
Step 2
Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Add to the bacon drippings and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, ~6 minutes.
Step 3
Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Add pasta and ranch seasoning; stir well.
Step 4
Simmer uncovered, stirring frequently, until pasta is tender and liquid reduces slightly, ~5 minutes.
Step 5
Cut cream cheese into chunks and stir into pasta off the heat until melted and creamy. Fold in bacon.
Step 6
Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
- cutting board
- chef's knife
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