Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
A quick and comforting dish featuring pasta, succulent chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., penne or rotini)
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups spinach (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Boil the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the chicken in a large skillet with olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper, for about 5-7 minutes.
- Mix in the cooked bacon, ranch dressing, and Parmesan cheese, ensuring everything is well-coated.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and spinach, cooking for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Combine the chicken mixture with the cooked pasta, tossing to coat.
- Serve warm, garnishing with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. This dish can also be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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