Description
Creamy Chicken Ranch Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken and perfectly cooked pasta enveloped in a rich, velvety ranch sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish is quick to prepare and can be customized with your favorite veggies or proteins. With each bite, you’ll enjoy a delightful blend of creaminess and zesty flavor that guarantees smiles all around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté diced chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and simmer for two minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and ranch dressing until well combined and bubbling.
- Toss in the drained pasta and Parmesan cheese until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg