Description
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch dressing. This vibrant meal is ready in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Each bite is a delightful blend of textures and tastes, sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 6–8 strips crispy bacon
- 12 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In another skillet, cook bacon until crispy; crumble it once cooked.
- In the pot with drained pasta, add spinach and cherry tomatoes while still warm. Stir in ranch dressing and shredded cheese until well combined.
- Slice cooked chicken and fold into the pasta mixture along with crumbled bacon.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet/Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1020mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg