Quick ranch chicken
Indulge in the savory flavors of this quick Ranch Chicken salad. Enjoy a medley of tender chicken, crisp veggies, and creamy ranch dressing in every bite.
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 6 slices bacon, cut into narrow strips
- 3 cups dried pasta or noodles
- 3 tablespoons ranch dry salad dressing mix
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
- Start by cooking the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until it becomes crispy. Once done, place it on paper towels to drain. Keep two tablespoons of the bacon fat in the skillet. Proceed to prepare the pasta following the instructions on the package.
- While the pasta is cooking, dice the chicken into small pieces. Saute the chicken in the same skillet with the reserved bacon fat until it is cooked through and no longer pink. Sprinkle flour and salad dressing mix over the chicken, and mix thoroughly. Pour in the milk and continue to cook, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens and becomes bubbly. Add the cooked bacon and let it simmer for an additional minute. Serve the chicken alongside the pasta, and garnish with grated parmesan cheese.
Summary:
- Calories: 2715 kcal
- Fat: 105 g
- Protein: 160 g
- Carbs: 270 g
- Potassium: 2744 mg
- Magnesium: 332 mg