Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Creamy Ranch Chicken


Simple.  Delicious.  Satisfying.  Need I say more? I saw this recipe in one of my food magazines and I just knew I had to try it.  Crispy bacon in a creamy ranch sauce with chicken and noodles. How can you honestly go wrong? It was done in a matter 20 minutes.  My husband compared it to a Carbonara, and I guess it was similar, but the ranch seasoning gave it a tangy taste that I just loved.  If your family loves saucy meals, you might want to double the sauce, it really didn't make a huge amount.  


Creamy Ranch Chicken
adapted from Better Homes and Garden's Quick and Easy Recipes
start to finish: 20 minutes
serves about 4

6 slices bacon
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons ranch dry salad dressing mix
1 1/4 cups milk
3 cups dried medium noodles(I used egg noodles)
1 tablespoon finely shredded Parmesan cheese

1. Start your water for your pasta. Cook noodles according to package directions.
2. Cut bacon into narrow strips. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Drain bacon on paper towels; discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings.
3. In the same skillet, cook chicken in reserved drippings until no longer pink, turning to brown evenly.  Sprinkle flour and salad dressing mix over chicken; stir well to coat the chicken.  Stir in milk.  Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.  Cook and stir 1 minute more.  Stir in bacon.
4. Serve the chicken over the noodles.  Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

12 bites:

Rachel said...

De-lurking here, just had to say that I love your blog. I have tried a few of your recipe's and love them. We are having this one for dinner tonight.
You had me at Bacon!

:)rachel

Patsyk said...

I'm TRYING to catch up on my blog reading, and this is the first one I came to see! I have to try this one soon... putting the ingredients on my list - I think my family will enjoy this one.

Deborah said...

I know this is one that my husband would love! And I love it because it's a fast one!

ChefChristine said...

It was 4:30 when I saw this recipe and was so excited I had all the ingredients. Family loved it. But I would definitly increase the milk so there was more sauce. Thanks for sharing!

Leslie said...

yum..that looks super easy and super yummy!

Jenny said...

Hi Steph,
This would be a great weeknight dinner. Seriously, what's not to love with those great ingredients! Yum!

Melanie said...

This is my kind of meal. See? We DO eat alike. :) Honestly, my family will love it. Bookmarked and ready to try!

diva said...

oh this is beautiful! love that it's got ranch seasoning in it. even so, i'll prob drown my whole plate in loads of parmesan cheese. lovely! :)

Anonymous said...

I just love your website design - let alone the food that looks YUMMY. Any idea on nutritional for this recipe?

nicole said...

It was quick,easy and good.

Gavin said...

Yup, that looks pretty awesome. I bet I could eat 5 pounds of that no problem. Nice Post!

Shannon C. said...

That recipe looks sooo good. Thanks so much!