🌵🍲 Chili Champions & Backyard Cooks 🍲🌵Chuckwagon Recipe of the Day – Tuesday, April 14, 2026🔥 Cowboy Campfire Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Skillet 🔥

🌵🍲 Chili Champions & Backyard Cooks 🍲🌵Chuckwagon Recipe of the Day – Tuesday, April 14, 2026🔥 Cowboy Campfire Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Skillet 🔥

Good morning, ! 🤠Today’s chuckwagon favorite is a creamy, savory, crowd-pleasing meal that’s packed with flavor and made all in one pan!

With tender chicken, crispy bacon, hearty pasta, and rich ranch flavor, this dish is perfect for a busy day but feels like a full comfort meal.

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🍗🥓🍝 Ingredients

• 1½ lbs chicken (cubed or shredded)

• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

• 1 tablespoon oil or butter

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 cups pasta (uncooked)

• 2 cups chicken broth

• 1 cup milk or heavy cream

• 1 packet ranch seasoning

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• 1½ cups shredded cheese

🔥 Chuckwagon Cooking Instructions

1️⃣ Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat.

2️⃣ Cook bacon until crispy, then remove and set aside (leave a little grease in the skillet for flavor).

3️⃣ Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

4️⃣ In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.

5️⃣ Add uncooked pasta, chicken broth, milk, and ranch seasoning. Stir well.

6️⃣ Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes until pasta is tender.

7️⃣ Return chicken and bacon to the skillet.

8️⃣ Stir in cheese until melted and creamy.

🥄 Chuckwagon Serving Tip

Serve hot with:

• Garlic bread 🧄

• Side salad

• Or enjoy it straight from the skillet 🤠

⭐ Campfire Tip

Keep stirring occasionally while cooking pasta over a fire to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.

💜 Miss Sarah’s Kitchen Encouragement

Even in the middle of busy days, God provides moments of comfort and joy.

Take time to pause, breathe, and thank Him for His goodness.

📖 Scripture for Today

“Give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”— Psalm 107:1 (KJV)

Come back tomorrow for another Chuckwagon comfort favorite! 🍲🔥🤠