Description
A creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta that comes together in about 30 minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6 strips bacon
- Salt and pepper
- 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
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over low heat for about 8-10 minutes until crispy. Set aside and keep drippings in the skillet.
- Prepare the chicken by slicing it and seasoning with salt, pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Sear the chicken in the bacon drippings for 5-7 minutes until golden.
- Boil salted water in a separate pot and cook the rotini until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Make the sauce by melting butter in the skillet, adding minced garlic, then adding flour. Gradually whisk in half and half, add ranch seasoning and cheddar cheese, stirring until smooth.
- Combine the cooked pasta, cubed chicken, and crispy bacon with the sauce. Stir gently until well combined and serve warm.
Notes
This recipe is versatile; feel free to add your favorite vegetables or use different types of pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg