Description
A warm, creamy pasta dish featuring savory chicken, crispy bacon, and rich ranch dressing, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (any shape)
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and diced
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Begin by cooking your pasta according to the package directions. Once done, drain it and set aside.
- Sauté Chicken and Bacon: In a large skillet, combine your cooked and diced chicken with the crumbled bacon over medium heat.
- Add Ranch Dressing: Pour in the ranch dressing and heat the mixture until warmed through, stirring occasionally.
- Combine Pasta: Add the drained pasta to your skillet and gently toss to coat in the ranch mixture.
- Incorporate Cheese and Green Onions: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Enjoy your Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta warm and savor the flavors!
Notes
For extra flavor, try marinating chicken in ranch seasoning the night before. Consider adding vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: pasta, chicken, bacon, ranch, creamy, quick dinner