Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

25m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Lay out the bacon on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake it in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 to 25 minutes until crispy.
  2. 2Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning and garlic and herb seasoning.
  3. 3Add olive oil or bacon grease to your pan and cook the seasoned chicken on both sides until done.
  4. 4Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set it aside.
  5. 5Add a diced shallot to the pan and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes until soft and fragrant.
  6. 6Pour in 2 cups of heavy whipping cream and 1 cup of chicken broth into the pan.
  7. 7Season the sauce with ranch powder, black pepper, and garlic and herb seasoning.
  8. 8Give the sauce a mix with a whisk.
  9. 9Add in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and half a cup of Parmesan cheese to the sauce.
  10. 10Whisk the sauce until the cheese is melted.
  11. 11Cut the heat and throw in 1 pound of cooked bowtie pasta, or penne.
  12. 12Chop up the cooked chicken and bacon.
  13. 13Add the chopped chicken and bacon to the pasta in the pan.
  14. 14Toss everything together until well combined.
  15. 15Top with fresh parsley and serve with salad and bread.

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp Britscookin Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Brit's Cookin' Garlic & Herb
  • 1 shallot
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1.5 tbsp ranch seasoning
  • black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan
  • 1 lb bowtie or penne pasta
  • parsley
  • olive oil

Equipment

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Tips

  • Baking bacon in the oven makes it super crispy with no mess.
  • You can use bacon grease or olive oil to cook the chicken.