Ranch Chicken With Pasta Recipes

INSTANT POT CREAMY RANCH CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and sprinkle all over with 1 tablespoon of the seasoning mix.
• Add the penne to the 6-quart Instant Pot® and add 4 cups water to the pot. Place the chicken thighs on top of the penne. Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook on high for 8 minutes (see Cook's Note). After the pressure-cook cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer's guide for quick- release and wait until the quick-release cycle is complete. Being careful of any remaining steam, unlock and remove the lid. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board until cool enough to handle.
• Meanwhile, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, Cheddar and remaining seasoning mix (about 2 tablespoons) in a large bowl. Set aside.
• Roughly chop the chicken into small pieces while it is still warm. Add the chicken to the cream-cheese mixture and stir to combine. Add the chicken and cheese mixture to the pasta and stir until the cheese mixture melts and the pasta is well coated.

CHEESY RANCH CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine shredded chicken and dry ranch seasoning. (This is your chicken mixture.)
• To a large Dutch oven over medium heat, add the chicken broth, penne, and chicken mixture. Stir to combine and then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and then cover and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the pasta is cooked to your preference. There should still be some liquid in the pot when the pasta is done cooking.
• Add the cream cheese to the dutch oven and stir until most of the cream cheese has melted.
• Add the bacon and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir everything until cheese is fully melted.
• Garnish with parsley and serve.

RANCH CHICKEN AND BACON PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain pasta.
• While the pasta is cooking, add the bacon to a large skillet. Cook over medium heat until the bacon is just beginning to crisp, about 6-8 minutes.
• Place the chicken and Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix Shaker in a sealed GLAD® zipper bag and shake to coat. Add chicken to the pan and sauté, stirring occasionally, until cooked through.
• Stir in tomato sauce and cook until the sauce is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Add pasta to the pan. Stir until the noodles are coated with the sauce.
• Garnish with parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN-BACON-RANCH PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cream cheese and ranch dressing mix; whisk until smooth. Slowly whisk in milk. Stir in Monterey Jack cheese; cook until cheese has melted and sauce has thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Crumble 6 slices bacon and stir into sauce.
• Combine cooked pasta and shredded chicken in a large bowl. Pour sauce on top and mix until well combined. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Top with Cheddar Jack cheese and crumble remaining 2 slices of bacon on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese has melted, about 20 minutes.

RANCH CHICKEN WITH PASTA

Steps:

• Put chicken and 2 tbsp dressing mix in a ziploc and shake to coat. Saute in oil with garlic and onion. Add peppers for last 1-2 minutes to heat through. Mix remaining dressing mix with sour cream and milk. Stir into hot cooked pasta, add chicken and toss. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

RANCH AND BACON CHICKEN WITH PENNE PASTA

Steps:

• Place chicken in a slow cooker. Coat with kosher salt, seasoned salt, black pepper, pepper flakes, and thyme. Pour chicken broth in and around the chicken. Cook on Low for 5 to 6 hours.
• Shred chicken and place back into the broth. Add cream cheese and stir well to dissolve. Stir in ranch dressing. Add pasta and milk. Stir, place lid back on, and cook on High for 30 minutes.
• In the meantime, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
• Mix Cheddar cheese into pasta; crumble in bacon and stir to combine. Cook until cheese is melted and pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes more.

RANCH CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Boil a salted pot of water for your pasta and cook it al dente according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise so you get 4 thinner pieces. Season them with the garlic powder, 1/2 tablespoon ranch seasoning, and some pepper.
• Add the oil to a skillet and let it heat up for a few minutes. Cook the chicken about 5-6 minutes/side or until it's golden and cooked through (165F). Transfer the chicken to a plate.
• Reduce the heat to medium, then add the butter to the skillet. Once it's melted, add the flour and cook for 1 minute.
• Stir in the garlic, followed by the chicken broth, lemon juice, and remaining 1/2 tablespoon of ranch seasoning (whisk until smooth).
• Stir in the tomatoes and continue cooking the sauce until it's reduced a bit (3-5 minutes).
• Meanwhile, cut the cooked chicken up into bite-size strips.
• Add the spinach to the skillet and stir/toss and let it wilt for a minute or two, then add the chicken in along with the drained pasta and toss until coated.
• Serve with parmesan and parsley if desired, and enjoy immediately.