Description
One-Pot Ranch Chicken Bacon and Broccoli Pasta is the ultimate comfort food dish that’s bursting with flavor and convenience. This creamy, cheesy pasta features tender chicken, crispy bacon, and fresh broccoli, all cooked together in a single pot for a hassle-free meal.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Bacon: Crispy, crumbled bacon
- Broccoli Florets: Fresh broccoli florets
- Pasta: Your favorite short pasta shape
- Ranch Seasoning: Packet of ranch seasoning mix
- Chicken Broth: Helps to cook the pasta
- Heavy Cream: For a luxuriously creamy texture
- Mozzarella Cheese: Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and Pepper: Adjust to taste
Instructions
1. Cook the Chicken: Sauté the diced chicken over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Add the Pasta and Broth: Stir in the pasta, broccoli, ranch seasoning, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10-12 minutes.
3. Stir in the Cream and Cheese: Remove from heat, stir in heavy cream and mozzarella until well combined.
4. Fold in the Bacon: Gently fold in the crumbled bacon.
5. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Variations: Use cooked sausage, shrimp, or tofu for protein alternatives.
Veggie Swaps: Replace broccoli with bell peppers, spinach, or peas.
Pasta Varieties: Use other short pasta shapes like fusilli or elbow macaroni.
Cheese Options: Experiment with cheddar or Parmesan.
Garnishes: Top with fresh herbs or crushed red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chicken, Pasta, One-Pot, Quick
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 500
- Calories: 2
- Sugar: 800
- Sodium: 25
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 70