Sunday, January 22, 2012

Cheesy Bacon Chicken Ranch Pasta

There isn't actually ranch in this, but the combination of spices make it taste ranchish.  And I know there's only two slices of bacon in this (my husband's only complaint), but I wanted just enough to flavor it and keep the calories and fat down.  I also tried some zuchini fritters, but kinda failed on them.  I'll try them again soon.

Ingredients


    8 ounces pasta (penne, bowtie or macaroni)
    3 slices centercut bacon
    8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
    1 tablespoon flour
    1 1/2 cups milk
    1 teaspoon each onion powder, garlic powder and dill
    1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Cook the pasta according to the directions.
In another pan cook the bacon until crispy, remove the bacon and dice it, leaving the drippings in the pan. Add the chicken to the pan and cook in the bacon drippings until done.
Remove the chicken and melt the butter in the same pan. Sprinkle the flour and seasonings over and whisk until while blended. Slowly add the milk, whisking until smooth. Let it come to a boil and cook for a couple of minutes or until thick. Remove from the heat and allow to thicken for about five more minutes. Combine 3/4 cup of cheese, 1/2 the bacon, chicken and pasta with the sauce. Transfer to a greased 8x8 pan, top with the remaining cheese and bacon. Broil until cheese is melted.
Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 412.4
  • Total Fat: 10.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 58.6 mg
  • Sodium: 450.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 51.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
  • Protein: 30.9 g

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