Description
A creamy and savory pasta dish with bacon, chicken, ranch dressing, and cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced chicken until it’s no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the cooked pasta, ranch dressing, chicken broth, and crumbled bacon. Mix well.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through. Stir in shredded cheese until melted and well combined.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider using high-quality, thick-cut bacon. You can also adjust the ranch dressing amount to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pasta, chicken, bacon, ranch, quick dinner