Description
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is a creamy and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, zesty ranch seasoning, and hearty pasta into one delicious meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare, taking just under an hour. The rich sauce clings to every bite, ensuring that each forkful is packed with flavor. With its comforting nature and ability to please both kids and adults alike, this dish is destined to become a family favorite. Serve it with garlic bread or a fresh salad for a complete dining experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 strips of bacon
- 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups uncooked rotini pasta
- 2 tablespoons ranch dressing seasoning mix
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over low heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook seasoned chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Let cool before cubing.
- Boil pasta until al dente in salted water; drain.
- Make the sauce by sautéing garlic in butter, adding flour, then gradually whisking in half-and-half and ranch seasoning. Mix in cheese until melted.
- Combine pasta with sauce and chicken; toss well. Garnish with crispy bacon before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg