One-Pot Creamy Cheddar Ranch Chicken & Sausage Pasta
Ingredients:
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch dressing mix
1 pound pasta (rotini, penne, or your favorite)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup milk or cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: chopped green onions or parsley for garnish
Directions:
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sausage and cook until chicken is cooked through and sausage is browned. Remove chicken and sausage from the pot and set aside.
Add onion and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
Pour in chicken broth and ranch dressing mix. Bring to a boil, then add pasta.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until pasta is cooked through. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Stir in cheddar cheese and milk or cream until cheese is melted and sauce is creamy.
Return chicken and sausage to the pot and heat through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley, if desired.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes
Serves: 6-8