Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta combines the comforting flavors of creamy ranch, savory bacon, and tender chicken, all tossed with hearty pasta.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Total Time 50

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 650

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

6 strips bacon thick-cut preferred
2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into thinner pieces
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
2 cups uncooked pasta Rotini recommended
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp garlic minced
2 tbsp flour all-purpose
2 cups half and half
2 tbsp dry ranch dressing seasoning mix
2 cups cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

large skillet
Pot for boiling pasta
Kitchen knife and cutting board
whisk

Method

Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet over low heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Set aside, reserve drippings in the pan, and roughly chop the bacon once cooled.
Prepare the Chicken: Season the sliced chicken breasts with salt, pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Sear in the reserved bacon drippings over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through. Remove, let rest, then cube.
Boil the Pasta: Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the half and half. Stir in ranch seasoning and cheese until smooth and melted.
Combine: Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, toss to coat. Add the cubed chicken and garnish with the chopped bacon. Serve warm.

Notes

Customization: Feel free to add vegetables like peas or spinach. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta and ensure the ranch seasoning is gluten-free.