INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 lb
boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs (I used 2-12 ounce chicken breasts)
1 lb
uncooked trottole, cavatappi, cellentani or rotini pasta
4 cups
broth (or 4 cups water + 4 Tbsp Better than Bouillon Chicken Base*)
1 tsp
garlic powder
3 tbsp
dry ranch dressing mix
1 14.5 ounce can
petite diced tomatoes
8 oz
(1 brick) cream cheese
1/2 cup
milk
1/2 cup
parmesan cheese
6
strips of crispy bacon, crumbled
3
large handfuls of baby spinach or 10 ounces of broccoli florets (frozen or fresh)
Salt and pepper