Description
A creamy and comforting pasta dish featuring tender chicken, crispy bacon, and rich ranch dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (penne, fusilli, or rotini)
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook according to package directions until al dente.
- Cook the bacon: In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy, then place on a paper towel.
- Sauté the chicken: In the same skillet, add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
- Combine and add the sauce: Add cooked pasta and ranch dressing to the skillet and stir over low heat.
- Mix in bacon and cheese: Stir in crumbled bacon and cheese until melted and creamy.
- Finish and serve: Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and enjoy!
Notes
For a twist, use turkey or rotisserie chicken; for lighter options, consider Greek yogurt instead of ranch dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: pasta, chicken, bacon, ranch, comfort food