Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
A comforting dish featuring pasta, tender chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., penne or rotini)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (e.g., cheddar or mozzarella)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Combine the cooked chicken, crumbled bacon, ranch dressing, and heavy cream in a large skillet. Heat over medium heat until warmed through.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and shredded cheese, combining until everything is well mixed and the cheese is melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For creaminess, add a splash of cream when reheating. Use rotisserie chicken for convenience. Feel free to add veggies like steamed broccoli or spinach.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg