Description
An indulgent pasta dish combining crispy bacon and tender chicken in a creamy ranch sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices bacon (diced small)
- 1 lb chicken breast (boneless/skinless; diced small)
- 1 1/2 tbsp ranch seasoning
- 1 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 12 oz gluten free shells
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp dry shallots
- 2 tbsp minced onion
- 1 tbsp ranch seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
- 2 tbsp 1:1 gluten free flour
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
- In the same skillet, add diced chicken breast and season with ranch seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Cook until browned, about 6-7 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, add butter, and once melted, incorporate dry shallots and minced onion. Sauté until soft.
- Add remaining ranch seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and chicken bouillon. Stir well.
- Whisk in gluten-free flour, then gradually pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring until sauce thickens.
- Mix in parmesan and cheddar cheese until smooth. Adjust seasoning.
- Cook the gluten-free shells according to package instructions, then drain and add to the sauce, mixing to coat the pasta evenly.
- Serve hot, garnished with reserved bacon bits if desired.
Notes
For best results, cook pasta al dente and adjust seasonings to taste. Consider adding vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: pasta, chicken, bacon, ranch, gluten-free, creamy