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Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

A quick and delicious pasta dish featuring creamy ranch sauce, tender chicken, and crispy bacon, 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, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 700
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Chicken Components
  • 8 ounces penne pasta or your favorite pasta
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced ensure even cooking
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing chicken
  • 4 slices cooked turkey bacon, crumbled can substitute with regular bacon
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup heavy cream can substitute with half-and-half or coconut milk
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix for flavoring
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese for creaminess and flavor
  • to taste Salt and pepper for seasoning
Garnish
  • to taste Fresh parsley for optional garnish

Method
 

Cooking Pasta
  1. Boil a pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Sautéing Chicken
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Sauté for 6-7 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Stir in the crumbled turkey bacon, allowing it to warm through with the chicken for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  2. Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix over the chicken and bacon. Stir to combine and let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  3. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly with the creamy sauce. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well incorporated.
Serving
  1. Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.

Notes

For storage, keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. For freezing, use freezer-safe containers and store for up to 2 months.