Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta: Easy and Indulgent Weeknight Delight
A delicious and easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta recipe that will satisfy your cravings for a comforting weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 6 strips bacon, chopped
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the grease in the skillet.
- Add the diced chicken to the skillet and cook until no longer pink. Stir in the ranch seasoning mix.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the cooked penne pasta, cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes, and bacon. Mix until combined and heated through.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
- This dish can easily be customized by adding your favorite ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta