Description
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Tortellini made creamy and fast for easy dinners everyone enjoys tonight
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Ingredients
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- 1 (20-ounce) package cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
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- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
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- 4 strips turkey bacon, cooked until crisp and chopped
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- ¾ cup half-and-half
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- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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- 2 tablespoons dry ranch-style seasoning
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- 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
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- Salt, to taste
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- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the tortellini according to package directions, then drain and return it to the pot.
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- While the pasta cooks, heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the turkey bacon until crisp. Transfer to a plate and chop once slightly cooled.
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- Add the cooked chicken, chopped turkey bacon, half-and-half, mozzarella cheese, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the pot with the tortellini.
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- Place the pot over low heat and stir gently until the cheese melts and everything is evenly coated and warmed through.
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- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot.
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- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Quick & Easy Dinners
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American