Description
Delight in this creamy chicken ranch pasta dish, perfect for busy weeknights. It’s a comforting blend of tender chicken, flavorful ranch, and al dente pasta that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), diced
- 8 oz fusilli or penne pasta
- 6 strips turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (1 oz)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the turkey bacon until crispy (about 5-7 minutes). Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet with some drippings left behind, add diced chicken. Season with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown and cooked through (7-10 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream and sprinkle ranch seasoning over the chicken. Stir well and simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked pasta and fresh spinach to the skillet; stir gently until heated through (2-3 minutes).
- Finish by sprinkling crumbled bacon and Parmesan cheese over the top before serving.
Notes
- For extra nutrition, consider adding vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers.
- Substitute turkey bacon with a plant-based alternative for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg