Description

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is a creamy, cheesy, and flavor-packed dish that combines tender chicken, crispy turkey bacon, and al dente pasta with a rich ranch-flavored sauce. It’s the ultimate comfort food, perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings. This one-pot wonder is as easy to make as it is satisfying, bringing together ingredients that are sure to please everyone at the table.

Ingredients

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Gather these ingredients to make your Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta:

12 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or your choice)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb chicken breast, diced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 ½ cups heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth
1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions

Cook the Pasta:

Boil Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.

Prepare the Chicken and Bacon:

Cook Turkey Bacon: In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and crumble. Set aside.
Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in the same skillet. Add the diced chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Sear until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

Make the Sauce:

Combine Cream and Broth: In the same skillet, pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
Add Ranch Seasoning: Whisk in the ranch seasoning mix until fully dissolved.
Melt Cheese: Reduce heat to low and stir in the cheddar and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.

Combine Everything:

Toss Pasta: Add the cooked pasta and reserved pasta water (as needed) to the sauce. Toss until well coated.
Add Chicken and Bacon: Fold in the cooked chicken and crumbled turkey bacon.

Serve:

Garnish: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: dinner

Nutrition

Calories: 550-600 kcal
Fat: 20g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Protein: 35g