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Crack Chicken Pasta

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Ingredients

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Crack Chicken Pasta

5 slice bacon

3 cups boneless, skinless chicken breastchopped into 1 inch pieces

1 tsp all-purpose seasoning

3 cups pasta

1 tbsp ranch seasoning

8 ounces cream cheese

1 cup sour cream

2 cups chicken broth

1 cup cheddar cheese

1 green onion

Instructions

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Instructions

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon to your preferred level of doneness.

Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.

Season the chopped chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the hot bacon grease and cook until browned all over and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (approximately 6-8 minutes).

Meanwhile, prepare the pasta according to package directions. Drain but do not rinse.

Remove the chicken to a clean plate as you prepare the ranch sauce.

Add the chicken broth to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, then add the sour cream and cream cheese and stir as the cream cheese melts. Add a bit more broth or milk to achieve a smooth consistency that coats the back of a spoon.

Season with ranch seasoning.

Chop the bacon. Add all but a couple tablespoons of bacon to the skillet, along with 3/4 cup of the cheddar cheese and shredded chicken. Stir to combine.

Add the pasta and stir to coat.

Sprinkle on remaining cheese, bacon and the green onions before serving.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pound Chicken for Even Cooking 🍗
Pound chicken breasts to uniform thickness (about ¾ inch) so they cook evenly in the 30-minute timeframe and stay incredibly juicy throughout.
Render Bacon First for Maximum Flavor 🥓
Cook bacon until crispy before adding chicken—the rendered fat creates a flavorful cooking base that enhances the entire dish and prevents the cream sauce from tasting flat.
Bloom Ranch Seasoning in Fat 🌶️
Toast the ranch seasoning in the bacon fat for 30 seconds before adding broth to activate the spices and deepen their flavors instead of using it raw in the sauce.
Temper Cream Cheese Slowly ❄️
Cut cream cheese into small cubes and add it off-heat or low-heat while stirring constantly to prevent lumps and ensure a silky, smooth sauce every time.
Reserve Pasta Water for Sauce Consistency 💧
Save 1 cup of starchy pasta cooking water to thin the sauce to perfect consistency—it helps the creamy sauce cling to noodles better than adding extra broth.