Description
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy ranch flavor, crispy bacon, and tender chicken in a hearty pasta dish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and packed with delicious flavors that will delight both kids and adults alike. In just under an hour, you can create a satisfying meal that’s sure to impress. The creamy cheese sauce envelops every bite of pasta, making it impossible to resist. Whether you’re serving it with garlic bread or a fresh salad, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that will become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 strips of bacon
- 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups uncooked rotini pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing seasoning mix
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over low heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Reserve drippings and set bacon aside.
- Season and slice chicken breasts; sear in the reserved bacon drippings until golden brown.
- Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente; drain.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic. Gradually add flour, then slowly stir in half and half until smooth. Mix in ranch seasoning and cheese until melted.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce and cubed chicken. Garnish with chopped bacon before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 552
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg