Description
Indulge in the irresistible One-Skillet Creamy Spicy Ranch Chicken & Pasta, a perfect comfort food designed for busy weeknights. This dish unites tender chicken simmered in a luscious ranch sauce with al dente pasta, creating a delightful meal that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 8 ounces pasta (penne, rotini, or shells)
- 1 packet dry ranch dressing mix
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked.
- Boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Lower skillet heat and stir in cream cheese until melted. Gradually add chicken broth and milk; mix until smooth. Stir in ranch dressing mix.
- Combine cooked pasta and chicken into the skillet, mixing well to coat evenly.
- Serve warm garnished with cheddar cheese and parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg