Description
Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is the ultimate comfort food, blending tender chicken, crispy bacon, and rich Ranch Alfredo Sauce with pasta. Perfect for family dinners and entertaining guests, this hearty dish is easy to make and full of flavorful ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (preferably grilled or baked)
- 1 pound (16 oz) penne or rotini pasta
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup Ranch Alfredo Sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare Ranch Alfredo Sauce by combining heavy cream, sour cream, ranch seasoning mix, Parmesan cheese, butter, salt, and pepper. Heat over low-medium heat until thickened.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook until fully cooked, then shred or dice.
- Cook bacon until crispy, then crumble.
- In a large skillet or mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, shredded chicken, and Ranch Alfredo Sauce. Stir well.
- Add crumbled bacon, Parmesan cheese, and smoked paprika if using. Mix thoroughly.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a healthier version, use turkey bacon or turkey chicken breast.
- Vegetables like spinach or mushrooms can be added for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 125mg