Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta: Easy Comfort Food You’ll Love
A creamy and delicious Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 4 strips bacon
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned.
- Stir in ranch seasoning and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer.
- Add cooked pasta and cheese. Stir until the cheese melts.
- Top with crumbled bacon and serve.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes.
- You can use pre-cooked chicken to save time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg