Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
A comforting pasta dish combining savory chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch dressing for a delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 lb chicken breast (cooked and shredded)
- 6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 cup broccoli florets (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Save 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Prep the chicken by seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook in a skillet until fully cooked, then shred.
- Crumble the bacon after cooking until crispy.
- Combine cooked pasta, shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, and broccoli in a large bowl. Add ranch dressing and mix well.
- Fold in the shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or additional ranch dressing as desired.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra bacon and parsley.
Notes
Feel free to substitute chicken and bacon with grilled veggies for a vegetarian option. Add jalapeños for a spicy kick!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: pasta, chicken, bacon, ranch, creamy, comfort food
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