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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

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A creamy and delicious pasta dish featuring tender shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and a rich ranch cheese sauce, perfect for an easy comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb dry short pasta (e.g., Campanelle or penne)
  • 6 strips thick-cut bacon, diced
  • 3 tsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp reserved bacon grease
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning
  • 2 oz cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken breast
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Additional cheese and crumbled bacon for serving

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta in generously salted water according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, drain, and toss pasta with olive oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
  2. Cook bacon in a large pot until crispy. Remove bacon, leaving 3 tbsp bacon grease in pot.
  3. Add minced garlic to bacon grease and cook for 20 seconds. Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until no white patches remain.
  4. Gradually whisk in milk and bring to a boil, cooking 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
  5. Remove from heat and whisk in Monterey Jack cheese, ranch seasoning, and cream cheese until smooth.
  6. Add cooked pasta, shredded chicken, and most of the bacon to the pot. Stir to combine and warm gently over low heat, thinning with reserved pasta water if needed.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, topped with additional cheese and crumbled bacon.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for convenience. Adjust thickness of sauce with reserved pasta water. The sauce thickens quickly as it cools; rewarm gently if needed.

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