Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
A flavorful combination of tender chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch sauce tossed with perfectly cooked pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6 strips bacon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups uncooked pasta (Rotini recommended)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing seasoning mix
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over low heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, keeping the drippings.
- Season and slice the chicken breasts, then sear in the bacon drippings until cooked through. Cube the chicken and set aside.
- Boil salted water and cook the rotini pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Whisk in the flour and half and half, stirring until smooth. Incorporate the ranch dressing seasoning and cheddar cheese until melted.
- Fold the cooked pasta and cubed chicken into the sauce until well-coated. Top with chopped bacon before serving warm.
Notes
For extra cheesy flavor, mix in a blend of your favorite cheeses. You can also add cooked broccoli or spinach for a green twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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