Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch dressing over perfectly cooked penne pasta. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, delivering a blend of rich flavors that will keep everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 6 strips crispy bacon
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a pan over medium heat, sauté diced chicken breasts seasoned with salt and pepper until golden brown, about 7-10 minutes.
- In another pan, fry the bacon until crispy. Remove from heat and crumble into pieces.
- In the pot with cooked pasta, combine chicken, crumbled bacon, ranch dressing, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until everything is well-coated and heated through.
- Adjust seasoning if needed, then garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For added flavor, try substituting chicken with shrimp or mix in your favorite veggies like spinach or bell peppers. To store leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.