One Pan Bacon Ranch Cheddar Chicken Pasta

Directions

  1. 1Chop up 12 oz of bacon.
  2. 2Chop up 12 oz of bacon.
  3. 3Chop up 12 oz of bacon.
  4. 4Cook the bacon at a medium to low temperature.
  5. 5Cook the bacon at a medium to low temperature.
  6. 6Cook the bacon at a medium to low temperature.
  7. 7Grab about a pound and a half of chicken and cube it up into bite-sized pieces.
  8. 8Grab about a pound and a half of chicken and cube it up into bite-sized pieces.
  9. 9Grab about a pound and a half of chicken and cube it up into bite-sized pieces.
  10. 10Season the chicken really well with ranch seasoning and Slap Your Mama seasoning.
  11. 11Season the chicken really well with ranch seasoning and Slap Your Mama seasoning.
  12. 12Season the chicken really well with ranch seasoning and Slap Your Mama seasoning.
  13. 13Toss the seasoned chicken really well.
  14. 14Toss the seasoned chicken really well.
  15. 15Toss the seasoned chicken really well.
  16. 16Add about 2 tablespoons of corn starch to the chicken.
  17. 17Add about 2 tablespoons of corn starch to the chicken.
  18. 18Add about 2 tablespoons of corn starch to the chicken.
  19. 19Toss the chicken again and set it aside.
  20. 20Toss the chicken again and set it aside.
  21. 21Toss the chicken again and set it aside.
  22. 22While the bacon is still cooking, shred 2 to 3 cups of cheese (cheddar recommended).
  23. 23While the bacon is still cooking, shred 2 to 3 cups of cheese (cheddar recommended).
  24. 24While the bacon is still cooking, shred 2 to 3 cups of cheese (cheddar recommended).
  25. 25Once the bacon is almost finished cooking, add a diced onion to the pan.
  26. 26Once the bacon is almost finished cooking, add a diced onion to the pan.
  27. 27Once the bacon is almost finished cooking, add a diced onion to the pan.
  28. 28Once the bacon is nice and crispy, remove it from the pan, keeping all the bacon grease in the pan.
  29. 29Once the bacon is nice and crispy, remove it from the pan, keeping all the bacon grease in the pan.
  30. 30Once the bacon is nice and crispy, remove it from the pan, keeping all the bacon grease in the pan.
  31. 31Cook the chicken in the bacon grease for 3 minutes on both sides.
  32. 32Cook the chicken in the bacon grease for 3 minutes on both sides.
  33. 33Cook the chicken in the bacon grease for 3 minutes on both sides.
  34. 34Toss the chicken around for 30 seconds to a minute to ensure everything is nice and crispy.
  35. 35Toss the chicken around for 30 seconds to a minute to ensure everything is nice and crispy.
  36. 36Toss the chicken around for 30 seconds to a minute to ensure everything is nice and crispy.
  37. 37Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
  38. 38Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
  39. 39Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
  40. 40Add a whole carton (about 4 cups) of low sodium chicken broth to the pan.
  41. 41Add a whole carton (about 4 cups) of low sodium chicken broth to the pan.
  42. 42Add a whole carton (about 4 cups) of low sodium chicken broth to the pan.
  43. 43Add 1 pound of your desired pasta to the pan.
  44. 44Add 1 pound of your desired pasta to the pan.
  45. 45Add 1 pound of your desired pasta to the pan.
  46. 46Season the pasta again with ranch seasoning and Slap Your Mama seasoning.
  47. 47Season the pasta again with ranch seasoning and Slap Your Mama seasoning.
  48. 48Season the pasta again with ranch seasoning and Slap Your Mama seasoning.
  49. 49Put the heat to high and let it boil.
  50. 50Put the heat to high and let it boil.
  51. 51Put the heat to high and let it boil.
  52. 52Cook the pasta for around 8 to 10 minutes until the liquid is all absorbed and the noodles are cooked through.
  53. 53Cook the pasta for around 8 to 10 minutes until the liquid is all absorbed and the noodles are cooked through.
  54. 54Cook the pasta for around 8 to 10 minutes until the liquid is all absorbed and the noodles are cooked through.
  55. 55Add about a cup of heavy cream and toss it up.
  56. 56Add about a cup of heavy cream and toss it up.
  57. 57Add about a cup of heavy cream and toss it up.
  58. 58Turn down the heat and add your cheese to the pasta.
  59. 59Turn down the heat and add your cheese to the pasta.
  60. 60Turn down the heat and add your cheese to the pasta.
  61. 61Add the cooked bacon and chicken back into the pasta.
  62. 62Add the cooked bacon and chicken back into the pasta.
  63. 63Add the cooked bacon and chicken back into the pasta.
  64. 64Mix everything up really well.
  65. 65Mix everything up really well.
  66. 66Mix everything up really well.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces bacon
  • 12 ounces bacon
  • 12 ounces bacon
  • 1.5 pound chicken, cubed into bite-sized pieces
  • 1.5 pound chicken, cubed into bite-sized pieces
  • 1.5 pound chicken, cubed into bite-sized pieces
  • ranch seasoning
  • ranch seasoning
  • ranch seasoning
  • Slap Your Mama seasoning
  • Slap Your Mama seasoning
  • Slap Your Mama seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar recommended)
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar recommended)
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar recommended)
  • 1 diced onion
  • 1 diced onion
  • 1 diced onion
  • 1 carton low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 carton low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 carton low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 pound pasta
  • 1 pound pasta
  • 1 pound pasta
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Equipment

pan

Tips

  • Keep the bacon grease in the pan to cook the chicken for added flavor.
  • Turn down the heat when adding heavy cream and cheese to ensure smooth melting.