Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta: Easy Comfort Food for Busy Nights
This Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is an easy and delicious dish perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a large skillet, cook bacon until crispy, then remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add shredded chicken, ranch dressing mix, heavy cream, and garlic powder; stir and cook until heated through.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and mix well to combine.
- Stir in cheddar cheese until melted, then top with crumbled bacon and black pepper before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the amount of ranch seasoning according to taste.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat cream or milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 850 milligrams
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 18 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 milligrams
Keywords: Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta