Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta: A Deliciously Easy Twist on Comfort Food
A creamy and flavorful dish that combines pasta, chicken, bacon, and ranch dressing, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound cooked chicken breast, diced
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
- In a skillet, combine cooked chicken, bacon, ranch seasoning, and heavy cream. Heat until warmed through.
- Add cooked pasta and mozzarella to the skillet. Stir until cheese is melted and everything is combined.
- Fold in cherry tomatoes and parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using grilled chicken instead of cooked.
- Feel free to add vegetables such as spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 850 milligrams
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 milligrams
Keywords: Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta, comfort food, easy recipes