Description
A delicious and creamy one-pot dish, One-Pot Cheddar Ranch Chicken and Sausage Rotini combine tender chicken, savory sausage, and gooey cheddar cheese in a rich, flavorful ranch sauce. This quick and easy recipe makes a perfect weeknight dinner that’s both satisfying and simple to prepare.
Ingredients
- 16 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb chicken breasts, cubed
- 1/2 lb sausage, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside. -
Cook the Chicken and Sausage
In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken and sliced sausage. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook until the chicken is browned and the sausage is fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. -
Make the Creamy Sauce
Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix over the chicken and sausage. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer. -
Combine Pasta and Cheese
Add the cooked pasta back into the pot. Stir well, then add the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce becomes creamy. -
Serve
Once everything is well combined and heated through, remove from the heat. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, feel free to add some chopped green onions or crispy bacon bits as a garnish.
- You can swap out the sausage for any protein you prefer, like turkey or ham, to customize this recipe.
- If the sauce is too thick, simply add a bit more chicken broth to reach your desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Comfort Food, One-Pot Meals
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg