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Cheesy Ranch Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Skillet

A creamy and cheesy pasta dish with chicken, broccoli, and ranch seasoning, all cooked in one skillet for a quick and delicious meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Chicken
  • 8 oz Penne Pasta or any pasta of choice
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast diced
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil for cooking chicken
Vegetables
  • 2 cups Broccoli Florets fresh or frozen
Sauce
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth low sodium
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese plus more for topping
  • 1 packet Ranch Seasoning Mix

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cook the Chicken
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Add Broccoli
  1. Add the broccoli florets to the skillet with the chicken and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until tender.
Make the Sauce
  1. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Add the ranch seasoning mix and bring to a simmer.
Combine Pasta and Cheese
  1. Stir in the cooked pasta and shredded cheddar cheese until the cheese is melted and everything is well combined. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Serve
  1. Serve hot, topped with additional shredded cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

This dish can be customized with other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach. Adjust the seasoning according to taste.

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