Description
A deliciously creamy and cheesy pasta dish featuring chicken and crispy bacon, ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 6 strips bacon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups uncooked rotini pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing seasoning mix
Instructions
- In a large skillet over low heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Set aside, reserving drippings.
- Slice the chicken and season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Sear in bacon drippings over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through. Let rest and cube.
- Boil the rotini pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add flour and stir for a minute. Gradually stir in half and half until smooth. Mix in ranch seasoning and cheese until melted.
- Add cooked pasta and chicken to the cheese sauce. Top with crispy bacon and serve warm.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken and bacon with vegetables and use a cheese alternative.