One Pot Chicken Ranch Pasta

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon (diced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup milk (or more, as needed)
• 1 1/2 cups leftover diced rotisserie chicken
• 8 ounces rotini pasta
• 1 1-ounce package Ranch Seasoning and Salad Dressing Mix
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps

1. 1

   Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat; reserving 1 tablespoon in the skillet. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.

2. 2

   Add garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in chicken broth, milk, chicken, pasta and Ranch Seasoning; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked through, about 15-16 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more milk as needed until desired consistency is reached.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and top with cheese. Cover until cheese has melted, about 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Serve immediately, garnished with bacon and parsley, if desired.