Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
A creamy pasta dish loaded with tender chicken, crispy bacon, and tasty ranch seasoning. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Pasta of Your Choice (Farfalle, Penne, or Rotini)
- Cooked Chicken Breast
- Crispy Bacon
- Ranch Seasoning Mix
- Cream Cheese
- Heavy Cream or Milk
- Shredded Cheese (Cheddar or Mozzarella)
- Fresh Parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook your pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add chopped bacon, cooking until crispy, around 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Using the same skillet, discard excess bacon grease, leaving about 2 tablespoons. Add cooked chicken and sauté until heated through, then mix in cream cheese until melted.
- Lower the heat and gradually pour in heavy cream or milk, stirring until smooth. Mix in ranch seasoning.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed. Stir in crispy bacon and shredded cheese.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley or more cheese.
Notes
For added flavor, feel free to include garlic or mix in some veggies like spinach or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 96mg
Keywords: chicken, bacon, pasta, comfort food, ranch
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