Luxury Chicken Ranch Pasta Bake


Chicken Ranch Pasta Bake Lovely Chicken Ranch Pasta Bake



Ingredients




  • 8 ounces penne pasta

  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed

  • 1 Tablespoon ranch seasoning/dressing mix




Sauce:


  • 2 Tablespoons salted butter

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • 1 Tablespoon ranch seasoning/dressing mix

  • ½ Tablespoon all-purpose flour

  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream

  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper




Toppings:




  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese

  • 4 slices cooked bacon, chopped

  • fresh chopped parsley (optional)




Instructions




  1. In a large pot of water, boil penne pasta until al dente,
    according to package directions. Drain.

  2. Season chicken pieces with ranch seasoning. Spray a large
    non-stick skillet with cooking spray.

  3. Cook chicken in prepared skillet over medium-high heat until
    no longer pink in center; about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet
    and onto a large plate. Tent with foil to keep warm. Carefully wipe skillet clean
    so you can cook sauce in it.

  4. Add butter to skillet and melt it over medium heat. Once
    melted, add garlic and stir until fragrant; about 1 minute. Whisk in ranch
    seasoning and flour. Cook for 30 seconds whisking constantly. Slowly whisk in
    heavy whipping cream. Continue to cook and stir for one minute or until mixture
    starts to boil. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until it
    completely melts. Season sauce with pepper.

  5. Add drained pasta and cooked chicken to ranch sauce in
    skillet. Stir to combine.

  6. Pour this mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan. Top
    with Mozzarella cheese and chopped bacon. Bake in a preheated 375 degree F
    oven, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbling.

  7. Remove from oven and let rest/cool 5 to 10 minutes before
    serving. Serve with fresh parsley, if desired. Enjoy!






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