Description
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is a creamy, comforting dish that delivers a delightful fusion of flavors in every bite. Featuring tender chicken, crispy bacon, and al dente pasta enveloped in a rich ranch dressing sauce, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends and family. With its quick preparation time of under 30 minutes, this recipe makes it easy to enjoy a homemade meal without the hassle. Customize your dish by adding vegetables like fresh spinach or broccoli for an extra nutritional boost or swapping in turkey bacon for a lighter option. Whether served on its own or paired with a crisp salad and garlic bread, Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is bound to become a favorite in your dinner rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 6 slices of crispy bacon (crumbled)
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini works best)
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
- Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Set aside on paper towels to drain.
- In the same skillet, sauté the chicken pieces seasoned with salt and pepper until golden brown and cooked through (5-7 minutes).
- Lower the heat and stir in the ranch dressing and garlic powder until well combined.
- Add the drained pasta and crumbled bacon to the skillet; toss everything together over low heat until heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg