Description
This creamy and flavorful Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is a perfect blend of tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a rich ranch sauce. It’s a comforting dish that’s easy to make and loved by all!
Ingredients
- Chicken breast (or thighs, if you prefer)
- Bacon (crispy and crumbled)
- Pasta (any variety, but penne or rotini work best)
- Ranch dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- Heavy cream (for the creamy sauce)
- Parmesan cheese (adds flavor and creaminess)
- Garlic (for an extra depth of flavor)
- Olive oil (for cooking)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the bacon: In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crispy, then set it aside to crumble later.
- Cook the chicken: Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then cook it in the same skillet. Once cooked through, chop it into bite-sized pieces.
- Boil the pasta: While the chicken cooks, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the skillet, combine the ranch dressing and heavy cream. Stir until the sauce is smooth and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine the ingredients: Add the cooked pasta, chicken, and crumbled bacon to the skillet. Toss everything together until evenly coated in the sauce.
- Add cheese: Stir in the Parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt into the sauce and create a rich, creamy coating.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with extra bacon or cheese, if desired.
Notes
- Use full-fat heavy cream for a richer sauce.
- Stir in some cream cheese to make the sauce even thicker and creamier.
- For an added layer of flavor, garlic powder or onion powder can be incorporated into the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg