Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
A comforting and creamy pasta dish with tender chicken, crispy bacon, and zesty ranch seasoning, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the chicken in olive oil over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Create the creamy base by stirring in the ranch seasoning mix and heavy cream.
- Combine the cooked pasta and crumbled bacon, stirring to mix.
- Melt the cheddar cheese gradually until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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