Best Chicken Bacon Ranch Penne Recipes

RANCH AND BACON CHICKEN WITH PENNE PASTA

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This bacon and ranch chicken pasta is so very good! I came up with this one night when I had all this chicken to cook. Hope you enjoy this as much as our clan did!

Provided by Bonnie36117

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork

Time 5h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon dried thyme
5 cups chicken broth
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley Ranch®)
1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
1 cup milk
1 (8 ounce) package bacon
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, or more to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 657.9 calories, Carbohydrate 46.6 g, Cholesterol 157.7 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 51.4 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 2239.7 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

BACON RANCH CHICKEN WITH PARMESAN PENNE?

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i created this special casserole recipe is combine chicken with bacon ranch and penne pasta in parmesan,one bite you will be begging for more?

Provided by raymond spencer @clownman70360

Categories Casseroles

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

8 ounce(s) penne pasta,uncooked
2 tablespoon(s) olive oil,divided
1 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese
1 cup(s) shredded parmesan cheese
4 boneless,skinless chicken breasts,cut into strips
1 tablespoon(s) sea salt/black pepper
4 tablespoon(s) ranch dressing mix,divided
1 cup(s) panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoon(s) margarine,divided
1 medium vidalia sweet onion,peeled and chopped
1 clove(s) garlic,minced
1 cup(s) half and half
1 package(s) (8 ounces) cream cheese,softened
16 ounce(s) cooked thick cut bacon,chopped and divided
2 cup(s) shredded pizza cheese blend

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Coat a 13 x 9'' baking dish with cooking spray.
Cook penne pasta according to package directions;drain.
Transfer to a large bowl,add 1 tablespoon olive oil,grated and shredded parmesan cheese;toss it well.Pour into a baking dish.
In a large ziplock bag,combine fresh chicken strips,sea salt/black pepper,2 tablespoons ranch dressing mix and 1 cup panko bread crumbs;shake it well to coat.
Heat 1 tablespoon margarine and remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.Add chicken strip mixture,cook and saute for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.Remove from heat and set aside.
Heat remaining margarine in medium saucepan over medium-low heat.Add chopped onion and minced garlic,saute for 4 minutes or until tender.
Reduced to low heat,combine half and half,cream cheese and remaining ranch dressing mix;whisk well.
Let it simmer for 6 minutes.After that,add chicken strip mixture and 2/3 of chopped bacon,stir together for 3 minutes until combined.
Pour over penne pasta mixture in the baking dish.Sprinkle with remaining chopped bacon.Top with pizza cheese blend.
Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese are melted.Cool completely.

SMOTHERED BACON RANCH CHICKEN PENNE PASTA RECIPE - (1/5)

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Provided by á-2383

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 lb. chicken breasts
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 pkg. ranch dressing seasoning mix
1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 cup water
8 oz. bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled
8 oz. penne pasta, cooked and drained

Steps:

In a large mixing bowl add the garlic, ranch seasoning, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, pepper and water Place the chicken in the slow cooker and smother with the sauce Cover and cover on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours. About 30 minutes before the chicken is done fry the bacon and cook the pasta Without removing the chicken, use two forks to shred the chicken in the sauce Add the crumbled bacon and cooked pasta Serve and enjoy

CHICKEN BACON RANCH PENNE

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Categories Chicken Pasta Dinner Bake

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 pound penne pasta, cooked and drained
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
15 ounces Alfredo pasta sauce
1/2 cup ranch dressing
6 slices chopped cooked bacon
2 cups shredded mozzerella cheese

Steps:

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease or spray 13x9 inch pan.
In a large bowl, place 1 pound of cooked and drained penne pasta, 2 cups shredded cooked chicken, 1 jar (15 oz) Alfredo pasta sauce and 1/2 cup ranch dressing. Stir to combine. Pour mixture in pan and spread evenly.
Sprinkle 6 slices chopped cooked bacon evenly over top, then sprinkle with 2 cups shredded mozzerella cheese (8 oz).
Bake 15 - 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.