Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Pressure Cooker Recipe
This creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta made in a pressure cooker is a quick and delicious comfort food dinner. Juicy chicken, crispy bacon, and rotini pasta are coated in cheesy ranch sauce for a satisfying meal.
Equipment
- 1 Skillet Large
- 1 Mixing bowl Medium
- 1 Whisk
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 6 strips bacon
- salt/pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts small
- 2 cups rotini pasta uncooked
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing seasoning mix
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a skillet on medium heat until crispy. Remove and place on paper towels to cool. Crumble it.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Cook in same skillet until golden brown and fully cooked. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Boil salted water and cook rotini pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add flour and whisk for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in half and half. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in dry ranch seasoning and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Mix in cooked chicken, bacon, and pasta. Toss to combine and heat through. Serve warm.
Notes
You can swap rotini with penne or other pasta types. Make it dairy-free using plant-based alternatives. Add vegetables like peas or spinach for extra nutrition.