Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
This Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is full of juicy chicken, a creamy sauce, and cheesy goodness. This weeknight meal is always a hit with the entire famly.
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Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 630kcal
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Large pot
Ingredients
- 5 slices Bacon Cooked and Chopped
- 3 cups Chicken chopped
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 3 cups Dry Pasta we used Bowtie/Farfalle
- 1 Tablespoon Ranch Seasoning
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened (as desired)
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- ½ cup Milk as desired (optional)
- 1-2 cups Chicken Broth as needed
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
- 1 Green Onion sliced thin
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon to your preferred level of doneness.
- Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Season the chopped chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the hot bacon grease and cook until browned all over and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F (approximately 6-8 minutes).
- Meanwhile, prepare the pasta according to package directions. Drain but do not rinse.
- Remove the chicken to a clean plate as you prepare the ranch sauce.
- Wipe out the skillet and add the chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then add the sour cream and cream cheese and stir as the cream cheese melts. Add a bit more broth or milk to achieve a smooth consistency that coats the back of a spoon.
- Season with ranch seasoning, to taste.
- Chop the bacon and add all but a couple tablespoons to the skillet, along with ¾ cup of the cheddar cheese and chicken. Stir to combine.
- Add the pasta and stir to coat.
- Sprinkle on remaining cheese, bacon and the green onions before serving.
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Notes
- If you find that the sauce is too thick, add a little more milk or chicken broth until it reaches the desired consistency.
- I like to use hickory-flavored bacon in this recipe, but you can use any type of bacon that you have on hand. You can use any type of pasta for this recipe.
- I used bowtie pasta, but rotini or penne pasta would also be good. Don't forget to add a little bit of salt to the pasta water to help flavor the pasta.
- Make sure that the chicken is completely cooked all the way through before you serve this pasta recipe.
- If you have leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken on hand you can use it for this recipe instead.
- Add more flavor to the chicken by seasoning it with garlic and onion powder.
- You can also add steamed vegetables such as peas, spinach, and broccoli to make this a full meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 630kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 858mg | Potassium: 346mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1040IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 248mg | Iron: 1mg