This recipe for creamy and flavorful slow cooker chicken, bacon, and penne pasta is enhanced with the deep flavor of ranch dressing.
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts. 8 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled. 1 cup ranch dressing. 1 cup chicken broth. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 1 teaspoon garlic powder. 1 teaspoon onion powder. 1 teaspoon dried parsley. 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 8 oz penne pasta, cooked and drained. Fresh parsley for garnish.
Instructions: Put the chicken breasts in the slow cooker's bottom. Combine the ranch dressing, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, onion powder, dried dill weed, dried parsley, black pepper, and salt in a bowl. Cover the chicken in the slow cooker with the ranch mixture. Cook the chicken on low for four to six hours, or until it is tender and cooked through. Use two forks to shred the cooked chicken and transfer it back to the slow cooker about half an hour before serving. Add the cooked penne pasta and the bacon, crumbled. Cook on low for a further half hour to ensure everything is thoroughly heated. Before serving, garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy while hot!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4-6 hours
Stella Oliver
