Cheddar Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Weight Watchers Recipe 425 Food

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CHEDDAR BACON RANCH CHICKEN PASTA



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Found this on pinterest and wanted to get it into my cookbook! My new go to recipe when I want my kids to rave about dinner! It's adapted from Better Homes and Gardens.

Provided by Renee Redman

Categories     Poultry

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb mostaccioli pasta
6 slices bacon, diced
1 tablespoon butter
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (1/2 ounce) packet ranch dressing mix
2 cups milk
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta according to package directions in boiling salted water; drain, return to pot, and keep warm.
  • 2. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Drain all but one tablespoon of bacon drippings from the pan.
  • 3. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the butter to the reserved bacon drippings, then add the chicken to the same skillet. Cook until tender, no longer pink, and slightly browned.
  • 4. Sprinkle the flour and ranch dressing mix over the chicken, stirring to coat evenly. Stir in the milk, and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in the cheddar cheese and half of the reserved bacon; cook and stir until the cheese is melted.
  • 5. Serve each plate of pasta with more bacon sprinkled over the top.

BACON & CHEDDAR CHICKEN



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Cheese and bacon don't usually come "light." But this tasty recipe keeps the fat and calories low and flavor high. This family friendly chicken bacon recipe can easily be doubled to serve a larger group. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 bacon strips, chopped
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup barbecue sauce, divided
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Thinly sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels; reserve drippings., Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In same pan, brown chicken in drippings over medium heat, 3-4 minutes per side. Brush with 1/3 cup barbecue sauce. Transfer to oven; bake 8 minutes., Spoon remaining sauce over chicken; sprinkle with cheese and bacon. Bake until cheese is melted and a thermometer reads 165°, 4-6 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 973mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 41g protein.

WEIGHT WATCHERS CHEDDAR CHICKEN BACON RANCH PASTA



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Recipe adapted from Better Homes & Gardens, only lightened up for those Weight Watching :) Serves 4 and is 10 WW Points Plus per serving

Provided by Hope Vaillancourt

Categories     Pasta

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb whole wheat penne pasta
4 slice bacon, diced
1/2 Tbsp light butter
1 large chicken breast, boneless & skinless, cut into bite sized pieces
1 Tbsp all purpose flour
1/2 pkg ranch dressing mix ( 1/2 oz)
1 c fat free milk
1/2 c fat free shredded cheddar cheese
salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta according to package directions in boiling salted water; drain, return to pot, and keep warm.
  • 2. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Drain all but 1/2 tablespoon of bacon drippings from the pan.
  • 3. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the butter to the reserved bacon drippings, then add the chicken to the same skillet. Cook until tender, no longer pink, and slightly browned.
  • 4. Sprinkle the flour and ranch dressing mix over the chicken, stirring to coat evenly. Stir in the milk, and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in the cheddar cheese and half of the reserved bacon; cook and stir until the cheese is melted. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed.
  • 5. Serve each plate of pasta with more bacon sprinkled over the top.

CHEDDAR CHICKEN BACON RANCH PASTA (WEIGHT WATCHERS) RECIPE - (4.2/5)



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Provided by á-30256

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb whole wheat penne pasta
4 slc bacon, diced
1/2 Tbsp light butter
1 lg chicken breast, boneless & skinless, cut into bite sized pieces
1 Tbsp all purpose flour
1/2 pkg ranch dressing mix ( 1/2 oz)
1 c fat free milk
1/2 c fat free shredded cheddar cheese
salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta according to package directions in boiling salted water; drain, return to pot, and keep warm. 2. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Drain all but 1/2 tablespoon of bacon drippings from the pan. 3. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the butter to the reserved bacon drippings, then add the chicken to the same skillet. Cook until tender, no longer pink, and slightly browned. 4. Sprinkle the flour and ranch dressing mix over the chicken, stirring to coat evenly. Stir in the milk, and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in the cheddar cheese and half of the reserved bacon; cook and stir until the cheese is melted. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed. 5. Serve each plate of pasta with more bacon sprinkled over the top

CHICKEN-BACON-RANCH PASTA BAKE



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A delicious and easy pasta bake that is full bacon ranch flavor.

Provided by My Hot Southern Mess

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
½ cup butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
2 tablespoons ranch dressing mix
2 cups milk
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese
8 slices cooked bacon, divided
2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
1 cup shredded Cheddar Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cream cheese and ranch dressing mix; whisk until smooth. Slowly whisk in milk. Stir in Monterey Jack cheese; cook until cheese has melted and sauce has thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Crumble 6 slices bacon and stir into sauce.
  • Combine cooked pasta and shredded chicken in a large bowl. Pour sauce on top and mix until well combined. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Top with Cheddar Jack cheese and crumble remaining 2 slices of bacon on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese has melted, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 785.9 calories, Carbohydrate 45.8 g, Cholesterol 163.4 mg, Fat 49.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 40.5 g, SaturatedFat 26.4 g, Sodium 868 mg, Sugar 5 g

CHEDDAR BACON CHICKEN



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It's tempting to seek out new flavors when baking chicken, but then again, with bacon, barbecue sauce and cheddar cheese so easy to grab from the fridge, why linger in doubt? Pull out this combination the next time you get the "what's for dinner" text. -Brenda Coleman, Jackson, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/4 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
4 slices ready-to-serve fully cooked bacon, cut in half
4 slices cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Dip both sides of chicken in teriyaki sauce; place on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 13-18 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. , Spread barbecue sauce over chicken; top with bacon and cheese. Return to the oven and bake for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 700mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 38g protein.

CHEDDAR BACON RANCH CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by chelseap09

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound mostaccioli or other short pasta
6 strips bacon, diced
1 tablespoon butter
2 chicken breast, boneless skinless halves, cut into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 packet ranch dressing mix
2 cups milk
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions in boiling salted water; drain, return to pot, and keep warm. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Drain all but one tablespoon of bacon drippings from the pan. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the butter to the reserved bacon drippings, then add the chicken to the same skillet. Cook until tender, no longer pink, and slightly browned. Sprinkle the flour and ranch dressing mix over the chicken, stirring to coat evenly. Stir in the milk, and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in the cheddar cheese and half of the reserved bacon; cook and stir until the cheese is melted. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed. Add the cheese sauce to the reserved pasta and stir to combine. Serve each plate of pasta with more bacon sprinkled over the top. Green onions would also be a delicious topping.

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