Chicken Bacon  Ranch Pasta

INGREDIENTS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

– 8 ounces whole wheat shells pasta or similar short shape such as orecchiette, penne, or fusilli – 2 cups milk divided – 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour – 6 slices bacon cut into ½-inch pieces – 1 small yellow onion chopped – 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts chopped into bite-size pieces – 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt – 1 teaspoon garlic powder – 1 teaspoon onion powder – 1 teaspoon dried dill weed – 1/2 teaspoon black pepper – 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper – 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt 2% or whole milk; fat free may curdle – 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese – 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese – 1/4 cup grated Parmesan – 1 cup frozen peas no need to thaw – Chopped fresh parsley or chives

1

Cook and drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water. Whisk the milk and flour together. Cook the bacon.

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Cook!

2

Sauté the onion, then add the chicken. Remove both to the plate with bacon.

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Sauté!

3

Whisk the spices in the pot. Pour in the milk mixture, whisking until smooth.

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Whisk!

4

Add the remaining milk. Let simmer.

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Add!

5

Remove the pot from the stovetop. Once cool, stir in the yogurt and cheeses.

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Stir!

6

Add the pasta, chicken, onions, bacon, and peas. Stir in pasta water as needed to thin the sauce. DIG IN!

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This easy, creamy chicken bacon ranch pasta recipe is a healthy stovetop version with no Alfredo sauce. Made in one pot and under 40 minutes!