One-Pot Cheesy Bacon Ranch Pasta with Chicken and Broccoli

My family would eat this every week. It's a great go-to easy one-pot meal that is complete and satisfying. And cleanup is a breeze!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 570 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 cups water
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 4 slices bacon
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 4 cups elbow macaroni
• 1 tablespoon ranch dressing mix
• 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
• ¾ pound chicken breasts, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook, flipping occasionally until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Step 2

Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt and pepper; cook in hot bacon drippings over medium-high heat, stirring often, until chicken is golden brown on all sides, about 4 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside. Chicken will not be fully cooked at this point.

Step 3

Add shallot and garlic to drippings and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 2 minutes. Stir in water and milk; use a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits from bottom of the Dutch oven. Stir in pasta and ranch dressing mix. Bring to a boil and simmer for 6 minutes.

Step 4

Return chicken to the Dutch oven and add broccoli. Cook until pasta is tender and chicken is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in Cheddar cheese and sour cream to combine. Crumble cooked bacon over the top and serve hot.