2
tablespoons ranch dressing and seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)
8
oz cream cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces, softened
2
cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken
2
cups uncooked rotini pasta (6 oz)
1 1/2
cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
6
slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
Instructions
Step
1
In 12-inch nonstick skillet, stir broth and ranch dressing mix with whisk until well blended.
Step
2
Add cream cheese; cook over medium-high heat 1 to 2 minutes or until cream cheese just starts to melt.
Step
3
Add chicken, pasta and 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese. Heat to boiling. Cover; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 14 to 16 minutes or until pasta is tender. Remove from heat.
Step
4
Top with bacon and remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese. Let stand 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Any of your favorite pastas, such as penne or gemelli, would work great for this recipe.
For easy crumbled bacon, chop the bacon and cook in a skillet until crisp, or purchase precooked bacon pieces.
