Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

This quick and easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is made in one pot and ready in just 20 minutes; this dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. The creamy ranch Alfredo sauce is enhanced with the addition of chicken and crunchy bacon bits, making it a hearty and satisfying meal.

Total Time

30min

4.0

10 Ratings

Author: SideChef Everyday

Servings:

Ingredients

•

6 slices

Bacon , chopped

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1 lb

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts , cubed

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24 fl oz

Water

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8 oz

Penne Pasta

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1 Tbsp

Ranch Seasoning Powder Mix

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4 oz

Heavy Cream

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1 cup

Freshly Grated Tillamook® Medium Cheddar Cheese

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1 Tbsp

Chopped Fresh Parsley

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1 tsp

Ground Black Pepper

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1 tsp

Salt

Cooking Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted Water (24 fl oz) to a boil. Add the Penne Pasta (8 oz) and cook according to package direction until al dente. Around 10-12 minutes.

While this is cooking, heat a sauté pan over medium heat and cook the Bacon (6 slices) until crispy, around 3-4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer onto a lined plate with a paper towel. Leave about 2 Tbsp of bacon grease in the pan and drain the rest.

Add the Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (1 lb) to the same pan and cook all the way through, about 3-4 minutes.

Once the pasta is cooked and most of the water is absorbed, add Ranch Seasoning Powder Mix (1 Tbsp) , cooked bacon, cooked chicken, Heavy Cream (4 oz) , Tillamook® Medium Cheddar Cheese (1 cup) , Salt (1 tsp) , and Ground Black Pepper (1 tsp) .

Remove from heat and allow to set for 5 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.

Garnish with Fresh Parsley (1 Tbsp) and serve.

Nutrition Per Serving

CALORIES

409

FAT

19.2 g

PROTEIN

26.9 g

CARBS

30.3 g