Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta: Easy Comfort Food Everyone Loves
A creamy pasta dish featuring chicken, bacon, and ranch seasoning, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add shredded chicken and bacon; stir to combine.
- Stir in ranch seasoning and heavy cream; cook until heated through.
- Add cooked pasta and cheddar cheese; mix until cheese is melted.
- Garnish with green onions and serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using smoked bacon.
- You can substitute turkey bacon for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta