Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Recipes

CHICKEN-BACON-RANCH PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cream cheese and ranch dressing mix; whisk until smooth. Slowly whisk in milk. Stir in Monterey Jack cheese; cook until cheese has melted and sauce has thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Crumble 6 slices bacon and stir into sauce.
• Combine cooked pasta and shredded chicken in a large bowl. Pour sauce on top and mix until well combined. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Top with Cheddar Jack cheese and crumble remaining 2 slices of bacon on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese has melted, about 20 minutes.

BAKED BACON RANCH CHICKEN AND PASTA

Steps:

• Place broccoli and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high until steamed and tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and drain excess liquid; set aside.
• While broccoli is steaming, place 1 tablespoon ranch dressing mix in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken and pepper, seal the bag, and massage to coat chicken with seasonings.
• Pour chicken broth into a large pot and bring a boil over medium-high heat. Add shells and return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally until pasta is nearly done, about 10 minutes. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of cooking broth.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
• Heat butter and olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to the hot skillet, working in batches if necessary, and cook until browned on all sides, about 7 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate.
• Add milk, Alfredo sauce mix, and remaining 2 tablespoons ranch dressing mix to the hot skillet; bring to a boil. Turn off the heat, add chicken and any accumulated juices, pasta, broccoli, sour cream, reserved 1/2 cup pasta cooking broth, salt, and pepper. Transfer mixture to the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bacon.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly, about 20 minutes. Serve warm.

CHICKEN BACON RANCH PASTA

Steps:

• Pre heat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Bring 12 ounces of Rotini pasta to a boil. Cook according to package directions.
• Drain water after pasta is done cooking and place pasta in a large bowl.
• Add the diced cooked chicken, cooked bacon crumbles, ranch dressing, Alfredo sauce, and garlic salt.
• Stir together well and place in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish that has been sprayed with non stick cooking spray.
• Top with shredded Mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
• Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over top.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until heated through and the top starts to turn golden.
• Serve immediately.

GRILLED PARMESAN-RANCH CHICKEN FOIL PACKS

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut 4 (18x12-inch) sheets of heavy-duty foil; spray with cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken with garlic-herb blend; place 1 breast on each sheet of foil. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the dressing over each breast.
• In medium bowl, place remaining 1/4 cup dressing. Stir in potatoes, carrots and green beans. Divide vegetables among chicken breasts. Sprinkle with cheese.
• Bring up 2 sides of foil so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again, allowing space for heat circulation and expansion. Fold other sides to seal.
• Place packs on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 25 minutes. Rotate packs 1/2 turn; cook 15 to 20 minutes longer or until potatoes are fork-tender and juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (165°F).
• To serve, cut large X across top of each pack; carefully fold back foil to allow steam to escape.
• To make in oven, place packs on cookie sheet. Bake at 375°F 40 to 45 minutes or until potatoes are tender and juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).