Description
Creamy chicken bacon ranch pasta is a comforting dish that effortlessly combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a rich, creamy sauce over perfectly cooked pasta. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, delivering an explosion of flavor in every bite. With its customizable ingredients and straightforward preparation steps, it’s destined to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz penne or farfalle pasta
- 6 strips crispy bacon
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet, let rest, and slice.
- In the same skillet, add bacon and cook until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and saut? for about one minute until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and ranch dressing, bringing it gently to a simmer.
- Combine cooked pasta, sliced chicken, crumbled bacon, and fresh spinach into the sauce, stirring until well coated.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 155mg