Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
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4.8
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
644 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
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This chicken bacon ranch pasta is total comfort food! The creamy sauce is addictive, and it's ready in only 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta
- 2 chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt & pepper to taste
- 4 strips Bacon cut into small pieces
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese (a block of Philly) softened
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
- freshly grated Parmesan cheese optional, to taste
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Instructions
- Boil a salted pot of water and cook the pasta al dente according to package directions. If you haven't had time to let the cream cheese soften on the counter prior to starting the recipe, microwave it for 20-30 seconds or until it's very soft.
- Meanwhile, cut the bacon into small pieces (kitchen shears make the job easy), and cook it over medium-high heat until crispy. Once it's done, spoon the bacon onto a paper towel lined plate. Leave the bacon fat in the pan.
- While the bacon is cooking, cut the chicken in half lengthwise so you've got 4 thinner pieces. Season the chicken with the garlic powder and some salt & pepper (but go easy on the salt since the ranch seasoning and bacon are fairly salty).
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook it in the remaining bacon grease for 5-6 minutes/side or until golden and cooked through. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and keep warm (cover loosely with foil).
- Add the chicken broth, cream cheese, and ranch seasoning to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring until the cream cheese has melted in and the sauce thickens up a bit. Keep in mind that the sauce will thicken up quickly and thickens more after it cools a bit. You can always add a splash more chicken broth or hot pasta water if it gets too thick.
- Meanwhile, cut the cooked chicken into strips.
- Toss the drained pasta with the sauce (stir in some bacon and reserve some for topping each bowl if you want). Top each bowl with the cooked chicken and some freshly grated parmesan if desired.
Notes
- This recipe is quite rich, so I kept the portions fairly small. If you've got very hungry people to feed, I recommend either serving this with a side or keeping the chicken the same but doubling the sauce (and adding more pasta).
- Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
644kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Cholesterol
149mg
(50%)
Sodium
757mg
(32%)
Potassium
704mg
(20%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
795IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
73mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 644 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 644kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 149mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 757mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 704mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 795IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
30 reviews
Excellent
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