For a creamier sauce, use heavy cream instead of milk. Feel free to substitute other vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, or spinach. If you don't have ranch dressing mix, you can use a combination of dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried parsley. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the pot along with the pasta. This dish is best served immediately, but leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
One-Pot Cheesy Bacon Ranch Pasta with Chicken and Broccoli
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME30 mins
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TOTAL TIME45 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS33
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy, cheesy pasta, packed with savory bacon, tender chicken, and fresh broccoli, all cooked in one pot for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate60 g
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Cholesterol83 mg
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Fiber4 g
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Protein35 g
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Saturated Fat11 g
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Sodium680 mg
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Sugar5 g
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Fat21 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01 Step
Recipe View 10 mins In a large Dutch oven or pot, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. (Approximately 8-10 minutes). Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on paper towels, reserving the bacon fat in the pot.
02 Step
Recipe View 4 mins Season diced chicken with salt and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high and add chicken to the pot with the bacon fat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides. (Approximately 4-5 minutes). The chicken does not need to be cooked through at this point. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside.
03 Step
Recipe View 2 mins Add minced shallot and garlic to the pot and cook in the rendered bacon fat and chicken drippings until fragrant and softened. (Approximately 2 minutes).
04 Step
Recipe View 6 mins Pour in water and milk, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Stir in the elbow macaroni and ranch dressing mix. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 6 minutes.
05 Step
Recipe View 4 mins Return the partially cooked chicken to the pot. Add broccoli florets. Cover and cook until the pasta is tender and the chicken is cooked through. (Approximately 3-4 minutes).
06 Step
Recipe View 1 mins Remove from heat. Stir in shredded Cheddar cheese and sour cream until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy and smooth.
07 Step
Recipe View 1 mins Crumble the cooked bacon over the top of the pasta. Serve immediately with an extra dollop of sour cream, if desired.
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Jordi Jenkins
Apr 13, 2025Next time I'll try adding some mushrooms! Thanks for sharing.
Larue Gleichner
Mar 1, 2025This recipe is a lifesaver! My kids love it, and it's so easy to clean up.
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Feb 12, 2025I added some sun-dried tomatoes and it was amazing!
Keely Lehner
Jan 24, 2025I’ve made this several times, and it always turns out perfectly. A definite family favorite!