Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken Pasta

The Bacon & Onions

Toss into a large skillet over medium-high heat and fry until about 75% crispy...

• 12 oz bacon, chopped

Add to the pan and continue cooking until translucent...

• 1 medium yellow onion, diced

Remove everything from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.

The Chicken Sear

In the same skillet with the remaining bacon fat, toss together and sear on all sides...

• 1.5 lb chicken, cut into bite size strips
• 1 tbsp dry ranch seasoning mix (half of a 1 oz packet)

Remove chicken and set aside with the bacon and onions.

Bringing it all Together

Again, in the same skillet add...

• 32 oz chicken broth
• 16 oz bow tie pasta
• remaining dry ranch seasoning mix (half of a 1 oz packet)

Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet tightly with a lid and simmer until the pasta is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.

Mix in until fully incorporated and melted...

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Return the chicken, bacon, and onions to the pan.

Note: If the sauce looks a little too soupy, just thicken it up with a small cornstarch slurry

Mix everything together until hot and velvety, then serve warm with a side of broccoli. Enjoy!