Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta - get dinner on the table fast with this easy pasta dish that is loaded with creamy ranch dressing, chicken, bacon and cheese!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8 oz short cut pasta
- 4 strips of bacon but into small pieces
- 3/4 pound chicken breast cut into bite sized pieces
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper
- chopped parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to the package directions.8 oz short cut pasta
- In a large skillet cook bacon until crispy. Remove from pan and discard all but 1-2 teaspoons of bacon grease.4 strips of bacon
- Season chicken with salt and pepper and brown in skillet, over high heat, for 5-6 minute until browned and mostly cooked through. Remove from the pan and cover with foil to keep warm.3/4 pound chicken breast, salt and pepper
- Pour chicken broth, ranch dressing, and garlic powder into the large skillet and bring to a simmer. Cook for 4-5 minutes until it starts to thicken.1/3 cup chicken broth, 1 cup ranch dressing, 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Add cooked pasta, chicken, and most of the bacon (reserve a few pieces for topping at the end) and mix until everything is well coated.
- Sprinkle the cheese over the top, cover and cook until the cheese is melted.1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with reserved bacon and parsley if desired.chopped parsley for garnish
Nutrition
Calories: 659kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 1133mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g
