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CREAMY CHICKEN BACON RANCH PASTA

This Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is a comforting and flavorful dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender chicken, crispy bacon, and your favorite pasta are tossed in a creamy ranch-infused sauce. It's a quick and easy recipe that's sure to please the whole family.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 500 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pasta penne, rotini, farfalle, or your favorite
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 6 lices Bacon cooked until crispy and crumbled
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 10.75 ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom for a variation)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream or sour cream or Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • ¼ cup ranch dressing or to taste
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack cheese plus more for topping
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley optional, for garnish
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Cook pasta: Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving about ½ cup of pasta water.
  2. Cook chicken and bacon: While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate to cool. Once cool, crumble the bacon.
  3. Sauté onion and garlic: Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
  4. Make sauce: Stir in the condensed cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, heavy cream (or sour cream or Greek yogurt), and ranch dressing. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  5. Add cheese, chicken, and bacon: Stir in the shredded cheese until melted and smooth. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the crumbled bacon, reserving a small amount for garnish.
  6. Combine pasta and sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce. Add a little of the reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
  7. Garnish and serve: Stir in the chopped parsley (if using). Serve the Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta hot, topped with extra shredded cheese and the reserved crumbled bacon.

Notes

  • Chicken: You can also use cooked rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken in this recipe. Just add it to the sauce in the last few minutes of cooking.
  • Bacon: You can use regular or turkey bacon.
  • Pasta: Any type of pasta will work well in this recipe.
  • Ranch Dressing: Use your favorite brand of ranch dressing.
  • Cheese: Cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack cheese are good choices, but you can use other cheeses that melt well, such as mozzarella or pepper jack.

Nutrition Information

Calories 500kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 25g (38%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 500

% Daily Value*

Calories 500kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 25g 38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.