Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Recipe (with Video)

Preparing the Pasta
1. Start by cooking your pasta according to box instructions.
2. Make sure you add some salt to the water.
3. And save some reserve pasta water.
Cooking the Bacon
1. In a skillet set to medium heat, add chopped bacon pieces.
2. Cook until crispy and brown.
Seasoning and Cooking the Chicken
1. While your bacon is cooking, season your chicken.
2. Remove your bacon and set aside to drain.
3. In the same skillet, save some of the bacon grease and add some butter, about 1 tablespoon.
4. Let your butter melt down and once bubbly add in your seasoned chicken.
5. Cook your chicken until it's golden brown on each side and cooked through.
6. Remove from the heat.
Preparing the Sauce
1. Wipe out your skillet a little bit if there's too much oil.
2. Leave some of the fond left from the chicken in the bottom of the skillet.
3. Next, add in 3 tablespoons of butter and melt down.
4. Once melted, add in your half and half, and ½ c. reserve pasta water.
5. Add in your seasoning of Dill, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder and kosher salt.
6. Mix together.
Final Steps
1. Once it starts to bubble, add in your sour cream and chopped broccoli.
2. Cook down for about 2 minutes and then add pasta, bacon and chicken.
3. Mix everything together and let it cook for about 2 to 3 more minutes.
4. Turn off the heat, then add in your Parmesan cheese.
5. Serve it up and enjoy!