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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

Indulgent Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta for Quick Comfort

This Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is a creamy and customizable comfort dish perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Pasta Use your favorite shape like penne or rotini.
For the Protein
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts Fresh chicken provides the best flavor.
  • 4 slices Bacon Adds a crispy crunch; swap for turkey bacon if desired.
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Key for a rich texture.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Low-sodium recommended.
  • 1 tablespoon Ranch Seasoning Homemade mix can substitute.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • slotted spoon
  • whisk

Method
 

Directions
  1. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Chop bacon and cook in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  3. Slice and season chicken breasts, then cook in the same skillet for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  4. Whisk chicken broth, cream cheese, and ranch seasoning in the skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until smooth.
  5. Combine drained pasta with the sauce in the skillet, adding most of the bacon and arranging cooked chicken on top.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with remaining bacon and optional Parmesan cheese and herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with your favorite vegetables or ingredient swaps for variety.

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