Description
Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is the ultimate comfort food, blending tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a rich ranch cheese sauce over perfectly cooked pasta. Ideal for busy weeknights or family dinners, this dish offers maximum flavor with minimal effort, making it a favorite among pasta lovers and comfort food enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) of pasta (penne, rotini, or bowtie work well) – Explore more pasta recipes
- 2 large chicken breasts, cubed
- 8 slices of crispy bacon, chopped – Find more bacon ideas easy dinners
- 1 cup of ranch dressing – opt for homemade or store-bought
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook your pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, following package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add cubed chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Drain excess fat on paper towels and chop into small pieces.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds. Stir in ranch dressing, cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta, chicken, and bacon into the sauce. Mix thoroughly to ensure every bite is coated with creamy, cheesy goodness. Garnish with chopped parsley for a fresh finish.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle additional shredded cheese on top before serving.
- This dish can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave, stirring occasionally to maintain creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 580 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg