Here’s another quick-fix dinner for you that you’re family will love. If you keep pre-cooked chicken cubes in your freezer, this would be even all that much faster! Serve it up with a side salad or some bread and it’ll be eaten up in a flash. Enjoy 🙂
This pasta was easy to put together, and the sauce is absolutely awesome! You won’t be disappointed in this quick dish!
Chicken Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pasta
1 pound mostaccioli or other short pasta
6 strips of bacon, diced
1 tablespoon butter
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 packet ranch dressing mix
2 cups milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Cook pasta according to package directions in boiling salted water; drain, return to pot, and keep warm.
Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Drain all but one tablespoon of bacon drippings from the pan.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the butter to the reserved bacon drippings, then add the chicken to the same skillet. Cook until tender, no longer pink, and slightly browned.
Sprinkle the flour and ranch dressing mix over the chicken, stirring to coat evenly. Stir in the milk, and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in the cheddar cheese and half of the reserved bacon; cook and stir until the cheese is melted. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed.
Serve each plate of pasta with more bacon sprinkled over the top. Green onions would also be a delicious topping.
Recipe Source: Cassie Craves
What is your go-to on a busy night?
britni