Description
One-Pot Smoky Cheddar Ranch Chicken & Sausage Pasta is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights. This creamy, smoky dish combines tender chicken, flavorful smoked sausage, and rich cheddar cheese with perfectly cooked pasta, all made in just one pot! Ready in 30 minutes, it’s perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. The combination of ranch seasoning and hearty ingredients ensures every bite is packed with flavor, while minimal cleanup means more time to enjoy your meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 12 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onion until translucent (3-4 minutes). Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add chicken and sausage; season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned.
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a boil. Stir in pasta and ranch seasoning mix.
- Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Stir in heavy cream and cheese until melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 105mg