Description
Sizzling ranch-infused creamy chicken bacon pasta brings comfort and zest to dinner tables. Hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, promising a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Pasta and Base:
- 300 g (10 ounces) pasta (penne, rotini, or your favorite shape)
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water, generously season with salt, and bring to a rolling boil.
- Add pasta to the boiling water and cook until tender with a slight bite, following the package guidelines.
- Carefully drain the pasta in a colander, preserving 1/2 cup of the starchy cooking liquid for later use.
- Transfer the cooked pasta to a separate bowl, allowing it to rest while preparing the remaining ingredients.
Notes
- Opt for wider pasta shapes like fettuccine or penne to help sauce cling better and create a more luxurious eating experience.
- Consider using thick-cut bacon for extra crispiness and richer flavor profile that complements the creamy ranch sauce.
- Swap regular chicken for rotisserie chicken to save time and add more depth to the overall dish’s taste.
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream and turkey bacon to reduce calories without sacrificing richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 583
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 795 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 132 mg