Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta, a dish that perfectly marries creamy ranch flavors with crispy bacon and tender chicken. In just under an hour, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser that’s ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Each forkful is enveloped in a rich, cheesy sauce that ignites your taste buds, making it a delightful addition to any meal. This versatile recipe allows for easy customization—add your favorite veggies or switch up the pasta type to suit your family’s preferences!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 strips bacon
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups uncooked rotini pasta
- 2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing seasoning mix
- 2 cups half and half
- Salt
- Pepper
- Onion powder
- Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a large skillet over low heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Reserve drippings and chop bacon once cooled.
- Slice chicken breasts thinly; season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Sear in reserved drippings until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest before cubing.
- Boil salted water in a pot; cook pasta until al dente. Drain well.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant. Gradually add flour while stirring; slowly mix in half and half until smooth. Stir in ranch seasoning and cheddar cheese until melted.
- Combine drained pasta with the creamy sauce, add cubed chicken, and garnish with chopped bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg