Description
Creamy Chicken Ranch Pasta combines savory chicken and a rich, tangy sauce for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal that delights the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz medium pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1/2 cup bacon bits
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- Add Bacon Bits: In the same skillet, add bacon bits and sauté until crispy.
- Create the Sauce: Lower the heat, pour in heavy cream and ranch dressing, stirring until combined. Gradually add Parmesan cheese while mixing until melted.
- Combine Everything: Return chicken and cooked pasta to the skillet, stirring gently to coat everything in the sauce.
- Garnish & Serve: Plate your pasta and garnish with chopped green onions before enjoying.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute chicken with turkey or include vegetables like spinach for added nutrition.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently on low heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg