Shredded Rotisserie Chicken & Ranch Pasta *****

Ingredients

• 2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
• 1 tablespoons ranch dressing and seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)
• 8 oz cream cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces, softened
• 2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken or ham
• 2 cups cooked rotini or any other kind pasta (6 oz)
• 1/2 – 1 c. mixed cooked vegetable
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
• 6 slices bacon (optional), crisply cooked and crumbled (about 1/2 cup)

Steps

• In 12-inch nonstick skillet or medium pot, stir broth and ranch dressing mix with whisk until well blended.
• Add cream cheese; cook over medium-high heat 1 to 2 minutes or until cream cheese just starts to melt.
• Add chicken, pasta and 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese. Heat to boiling. Cover; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 14 to 16 minutes or until pasta is tender.
• Add cooked vegetable and sour cream. Mix.
• Remove from heat.
• Top with bacon and remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese. Let stand 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

ORIGINAL RECIPE