Description
A comforting dish combining chicken, bacon, ranch, and tortellini, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast (cubed)
- 4 slices of bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the tortellini according to package instructions. Once they are al dente, drain them in a colander and set aside.
- In your skillet, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken, seasoning it generously with salt and pepper. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Gently fold in the cooked tortellini and ranch dressing. Mix thoroughly, ensuring that each piece of tortellini is coated in that luscious, creamy dressing.
- Sprinkle in the crumbled bacon and shredded cheese, stirring until the cheese melts and the mixture is heated through. The transformation of this dish will have your mouth watering!
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
For meal prep, prepare chicken and bacon in advance. This dish also works well if baked in the oven or air fryer!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg