Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta: A Delicious Twist on Comfort Food
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish that combines chicken, crispy bacon, and a delicious ranch dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the diced chicken until no longer pink.
- Add the cooked bacon and ranch dressing to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Mix in the cooked penne pasta, cheddar cheese, and cherry tomatoes.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and reheated.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg