Chicken bacon ranch pasta hidden valley

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Chicken bacon ranch pasta hidden valley

"Found this on pinterest and wanted to get it into my cookbook! My new go to recipe when I want my kids to rave about dinner! It's adapted from Better Homes and Gardens."

 

Ready In:

25mins

Ingredients:

9

ingredients

  • 1 lb mostaccioli pasta
  • 6 slices bacon, diced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 (1/2 ounce) packet ranch dressing mix
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper

directions

  • 1. Cook pasta according to package directions in boiling salted water; drain, return to pot, and keep warm.
  • 2. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Drain all but one tablespoon of bacon drippings from the pan.
  • 3. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the butter to the reserved bacon drippings, then add the chicken to the same skillet. Cook until tender, no longer pink, and slightly browned.
  • 4. Sprinkle the flour and ranch dressing mix over the chicken, stirring to coat evenly. Stir in the milk, and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in the cheddar cheese and half of the reserved bacon; cook and stir until the cheese is melted.
  • 5. Serve each plate of pasta with more bacon sprinkled over the top.

Questions & Replies

Chicken bacon ranch pasta hidden valley

  1. Do I have to use cheddar cheese? I shredded Colby. Will that work?

     

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    1. This was a real winner at my house! Be sure to let the flour cook for a few minutes prior to adding milk. Otherwise it will lend a graininess. (This applies to any sauce with flour as an ingredient.)

       

    2. Chicken bacon ranch pasta hidden valley

      Hey there! This was a hit with my picky kids. After reading the reviews, I decided to alter the sauce part. I used a full packet of ranch seasoning and 1 TB of flour. I then added 1 1/2 cups of milk. Simmered til slightly thick. I added my noodles and cheese right to the skillet. Not too thick, not too thin. My pickiest gave rave reviews. Great quick weeknight dinner!

       

    3. Chicken bacon ranch pasta hidden valley

      The overall taste of this dish was OK, but the sauce texture was just horrible. Not a bit creamy, way too thick. Needs to be thinned out with a lot more milk, or a lot less flour.

       

    4. Chicken bacon ranch pasta hidden valley

      This was so good and so easy to make!! I mixed the cooked pasta in with the chicken mixture.

       

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    Chicken bacon ranch pasta hidden valley

    How many calories is Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta?

    Per Package: 610 calories; 13 g sat fat (65% DV); 1240 mg sodium (54% DV); 12 g total sugars; 36 g protein (65% DV); 420 calcium (30% DV).

    What is Chicken Bacon Ranch subway?

    Saddle up & try the fresh toasted SUBWAY® Chicken Bacon Ranch sandwich. Stuffed with melted Monterey cheddar cheese, tender all-white meat chicken, crispy chicken bacon, lettuce, tomato, onions and green peppers.

    How many calories are in a Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole?

    Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole (1 container) contains 28g total carbs, 25g net carbs, 16g fat, 47g protein, and 444 calories.