Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
Directions
- 1Start by cooking the bacon in the oven on a baking sheet lined with foil at 400°F for about 20 to 25 minutes until crispy.
- 2While the bacon cooks, season the chicken with Cajun and garlic & herb seasoning.
- 3Add olive oil or bacon grease to a pan and cook the seasoned chicken on both sides until cooked through.
- 4Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
- 5In the same skillet, add a diced shallot and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until soft and fragrant.
- 6Pour in 2 cups of heavy whipping cream and 1 cup of chicken broth.
- 7Season the sauce with ranch powder, black pepper, and a little bit more garlic & herb seasoning.
- 8Give the sauce a mix, then add in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 0.5 cup of Parmesan cheese.
- 9Whisk until the cheese is nice and melted, then cut the heat.
- 10Throw in 1 pound of cooked bowtie or penne pasta.
- 11Chop up the cooked chicken and bacon.
- 12Add the chopped chicken and bacon to the pasta and sauce.
- 13Toss everything together until well combined.
- 14Top with fresh parsley and serve with salad and bread.
Ingredients
- 12 oz bacon
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp garlic and herb seasoning
- 1 shallot, diced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1.5 tbsp ranch seasoning
- black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 lb bowtie or penne pasta
- parsley
- olive oil
Equipment
baking sheetovenplatepantongschopping boardknifewhisk