Description
Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is the epitome of comfort food, blending tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a luscious ranch-flavored sauce into a satisfying meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this easy recipe takes only 30 minutes to prepare. The creamy texture envelops al dente pasta, making it a crowd-pleaser even among picky eaters. You can easily customize it with your favorite vegetables or spices. Serve it with a side salad or crusty bread to soak up every last drop of that delicious sauce. Get ready for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 strips thick-cut bacon
- 8 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook seasoned chicken until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, cook chopped bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet and add heavy cream, chicken broth, and ranch mix; stir to combine.
- Toss in cooked pasta until evenly coated in sauce.
- Serve topped with fresh parsley.
Notes
– For added flavor, sauté garlic or onions with the chicken.
– To make it healthier, use whole grain pasta or substitute Greek yogurt for heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 125mg