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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Recipe

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Recipe

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  • Author: Jasmine
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Stovetop
  • Method: Stovetop

Description

Creamy and flavorful, this Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is a comforting and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. Tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a rich ranch-infused cream cheese sauce come together to create a delicious pasta dish.


Ingredients

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Pasta:

  • 8 ounces uncooked pasta

Chicken:

  • 2 chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Sauce:

  • 4 strips bacon, cut into small pieces
  • 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
  • Freshly grated parmesan cheese, optional, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta al dente. Soften cream cheese if needed.
  2. Cook the Bacon: Cut bacon into pieces and cook until crispy; set aside.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Season chicken and cook in bacon grease until golden and cooked through.
  4. Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, combine chicken broth, cream cheese, and ranch seasoning; cook until smooth and thickened.
  5. Finish the Dish: Cut chicken into strips. Toss pasta with sauce and bacon. Serve topped with chicken and parmesan.

Notes

  • This dish is rich, so consider serving with a side dish or doubling the sauce for heartier portions.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 475 kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 102mg