Creamy Chicken and Bacon Pasta
This Creamy Chicken and Bacon Pasta is a fun and easy pasta recipe that everyone in the family will love!
Ingredients
- 1 lb bacon, chopped
- 2 lbs chicken breast, cubed
- 1 tsp salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 3 cups milk
- 3 cups cream
- 1 lb small shell pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 8 ounces ricotta
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Place a large cast iron pan over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon, stir and cook until crispy. Set aside.
- Leave only about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pan, and add the chicken, season it with and pepper and cook until browned. Set it aside on a plate.
- Add in the onion and garlic. Cook and stir until the onions begin to become translucent.
- After that, add the milk, cream, and ranch seasoning, stir and bring the mixture to a boil. Make sure to stir periodically so the bottom does not burn.
- Once the mixture is bubbling, add pasta, cook it over medium heat stirring frequently until it reaches the desired doneness, about 10-14 minutes. Add in the ricotta and stir to melt.
- Add cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Stir until melted.
- Stir in chicken and half of the bacon until well incorporated.
- Garnish with the remaining bacon, chopped parsley, and serve.
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