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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

A delightful dish that combines chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch sauce, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 6 strips bacon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups uncooked pasta (Rotini recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing seasoning mix

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon: In a large skillet over low heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Set aside, reserve drippings, and roughly chop the bacon once cooled.
  2. Prepare the chicken: Slice the chicken breasts into thinner pieces, season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Sear in bacon drippings over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through. Cube after resting.
  3. Boil the pasta: Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain well.
  4. Make the sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add flour, then slowly whisk in half and half. Stir in ranch seasoning and cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  5. Combine: Add the pasta to the sauce, then mix in the chicken and garnish with the bacon. Serve warm.

Notes

Serve warm with extra cheddar cheese or chopped green onions on top. Pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.

  • Author: aymane-mouraigmail-com-2
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Paleo

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: chicken pasta, bacon pasta, ranch dressing, weeknight dinner, creamy pasta