Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
A comforting and hearty Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta with creamy ranch dressing, tender chicken, crispy bacon, and cherry tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until it’s al dente; drain and set aside.
- Combine the diced cooked chicken and crumbled bacon in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Mix in the ranch dressing, stirring to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For extra crunch, top with crushed potato chips or breadcrumbs. You can swap the chicken for shredded rotisserie chicken for a time saver.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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