Description
Indulge in a hearty bowl of Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta, where tender chicken and crispy bacon meet a velvety ranch-flavored sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, effortlessly blending rich flavors and comforting textures. With minimal prep time and easy-to-follow instructions, this dish is ideal for cooks of any skill level. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or spices to make it your own. Serve alongside a fresh salad or crusty bread for a complete meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Thick-cut bacon
- Penne or rotini pasta
- Ranch dressing mix
- Heavy cream
- Low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook seasoned chicken breasts until golden brown; set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook chopped bacon until crispy.
- Lower heat, add heavy cream and chicken broth; stir in ranch dressing mix and simmer until thickened.
- Slice the chicken, combine with pasta and sauce in the skillet, tossing to coat.
- Serve hot with optional ranch drizzle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg