One-Pot Cheesy Bacon Ranch Pasta with Chicken and Broccoli Recipe

Heat bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook flipping occasionally until browned and crisp about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt and pepper; cook in hot bacon drippings over medium-high heat stirring often until chicken is golden brown on all sides about 4 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside. Chicken will not be fully cooked at this point.

Add shallot and garlic to drippings and cook stirring often until fragrant 2 minutes. Stir in water and milk; use a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits from bottom of the Dutch oven. Stir in pasta and ranch dressing mix. Bring to a boil and simmer for 6 minutes.

Return chicken to the Dutch oven and add broccoli. Cook until pasta is tender and chicken is cooked through 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in Cheddar cheese and sour cream to combine. Crumble cooked bacon over the top and serve hot.