Chicken Bacon Ranch Tortellini

Directions

  1. 1Grate 8 ounces of sharp cheddar cheese. Spraying the grater beforehand helps prevent cheese from sticking.
  2. 2Grate 8 ounces of sharp cheddar cheese. Spraying the grater beforehand helps prevent cheese from sticking.
  3. 3Grate 8 ounces of sharp cheddar cheese. Spraying the grater beforehand helps prevent cheese from sticking.
  4. 4Cut 1 pound of bacon into pieces.
  5. 5Cut 1 pound of bacon into pieces.
  6. 6Cut 1 pound of bacon into pieces.
  7. 7Cook the bacon in a skillet until it reaches your desired crispiness, then set it aside.
  8. 8Cook the bacon in a skillet until it reaches your desired crispiness, then set it aside.
  9. 9Cook the bacon in a skillet until it reaches your desired crispiness, then set it aside.
  10. 10Chop 1 rotisserie chicken.
  11. 11Chop 1 rotisserie chicken.
  12. 12Chop 1 rotisserie chicken.
  13. 13In a large skillet, add 3/4 cup of chicken broth, 1.5 cups of heavy cream, and 1/4 cup of ranch dressing.
  14. 14In a large skillet, add 3/4 cup of chicken broth, 1.5 cups of heavy cream, and 1/4 cup of ranch dressing.
  15. 15In a large skillet, add 3/4 cup of chicken broth, 1.5 cups of heavy cream, and 1/4 cup of ranch dressing.
  16. 16Add 2 tablespoons of ranch seasoning, 1.5 teaspoons of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder to the skillet.
  17. 17Add 2 tablespoons of ranch seasoning, 1.5 teaspoons of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder to the skillet.
  18. 18Add 2 tablespoons of ranch seasoning, 1.5 teaspoons of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder to the skillet.
  19. 19Mix the ingredients in the skillet well.
  20. 20Mix the ingredients in the skillet well.
  21. 21Mix the ingredients in the skillet well.
  22. 22Add 24 ounces of cheese tortellini to the skillet.
  23. 23Add 24 ounces of cheese tortellini to the skillet.
  24. 24Add 24 ounces of cheese tortellini to the skillet.
  25. 25Cover the skillet and bring the mixture to a simmer for about 5 minutes.
  26. 26Cover the skillet and bring the mixture to a simmer for about 5 minutes.
  27. 27Cover the skillet and bring the mixture to a simmer for about 5 minutes.
  28. 28Uncover and add the shredded cheddar cheese, mixing it in until fully incorporated.
  29. 29Uncover and add the shredded cheddar cheese, mixing it in until fully incorporated.
  30. 30Uncover and add the shredded cheddar cheese, mixing it in until fully incorporated.
  31. 31After about 5 more minutes, add the cooked bacon and chopped chicken to the skillet.
  32. 32After about 5 more minutes, add the cooked bacon and chopped chicken to the skillet.
  33. 33After about 5 more minutes, add the cooked bacon and chopped chicken to the skillet.
  34. 34Mix everything together thoroughly.
  35. 35Mix everything together thoroughly.
  36. 36Mix everything together thoroughly.
  37. 37Let it cook for a couple of minutes with the heat off to allow it to thicken up.
  38. 38Let it cook for a couple of minutes with the heat off to allow it to thicken up.
  39. 39Let it cook for a couple of minutes with the heat off to allow it to thicken up.
  40. 40Serve and enjoy.
  41. 41Serve and enjoy.
  42. 42Serve and enjoy.

Ingredients

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