Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta: Easy Comfort Food Your Family Will Love
Enjoy this creamy and savory Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta, perfect for a cozy family meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add the shredded chicken and garlic powder, and stir for 2 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta, ranch dressing, and half of the cheese, mixing until well combined.
- Top with crumbled bacon and remaining cheese, then cover until cheese is melted.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some Italian seasoning.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg