Chicken Bacon Ranch Tortellini

Directions

  1. 1Grate 8 ounces of sharp cheddar cheese. Spraying the grater beforehand helps prevent cheese from sticking.
  2. 2Cut 1 pound of bacon into pieces.
  3. 3Cook the bacon in a skillet until it reaches your desired crispiness, then set it aside.
  4. 4Chop 1 rotisserie chicken.
  5. 5In a large skillet, add 3/4 cup of chicken broth, 1.5 cups of heavy cream, and 1/4 cup of ranch dressing.
  6. 6Add 2 tablespoons of ranch seasoning, 1.5 teaspoons of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder to the skillet.
  7. 7Mix the ingredients in the skillet well.
  8. 8Add 24 ounces of cheese tortellini to the skillet.
  9. 9Cover the skillet and bring the mixture to a simmer for about 5 minutes.
  10. 10Uncover and add the shredded cheddar cheese, mixing it in until fully incorporated.
  11. 11After about 5 more minutes, add the cooked bacon and chopped chicken to the skillet.
  12. 12Mix everything together thoroughly.
  13. 13Let it cook for a couple of minutes with the heat off to allow it to thicken up.
  14. 14Serve and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 lb Bacon
  • 1 Rotisserie Chicken
  • 0.75 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1.5 cups Heavy Cream
  • 0.25 cup Ranch Dressing
  • 2 tbsp Ranch Seasoning
  • 1.5 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • to taste Salt
  • 24 oz Cheese Tortellini

Equipment

Box GraterCutting BoardKnifeSkilletSpatulaMeasuring CupMeasuring Spoon

Tips

  • Spray your grater to prevent cheese from sticking.
  • Saving money at the beach by cooking at the condo.