One Pot Skillet Chicken with Ranch Alfredo Sauce
A delicious and easy one-pot meal featuring chicken, broccoli, potatoes, and crispy bacon in a creamy ranch Alfredo sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts, diced
- 4-5 pieces small red potatoes, diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Cooking
- In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy (about 5-7 minutes). Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the rendered bacon fat in the skillet.
- Add the diced chicken to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook until golden and cooked through (about 6-7 minutes). Remove and set aside with the bacon.
- In the same skillet, add the diced potatoes and cook in the bacon fat for about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and brown.
- Add the broccoli florets and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, until the broccoli is tender but still bright green.
- Add the butter to the skillet, stirring until melted. Pour in the heavy cream and ranch seasoning mix and bring to a simmer. Stir to combine.
- Gradually stir in the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce becomes creamy.
- Add the cooked chicken and bacon back into the skillet with the sauce. Stir everything together to coat the ingredients in the creamy ranch Alfredo sauce. Allow to simmer for another 3-4 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary with more salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Ensure chicken is cooked all the way through to avoid foodborne illnesses. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra flavor. Swap in different vegetables like bell peppers or carrots as desired.