Here’s a creamy, comforting Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta recipe — loaded with flavor, simple to make, and perfect for a weeknight dinner. 🍗🥓🥛🍝
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 12 oz (340 g) pasta (penne, rotini, or your favorite)
- 2 chicken breasts, diced or thinly sliced
- 6–8 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for extra gooeyness)
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning (or 2 tsp homemade ranch mix)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the bacon
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy.
- Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving about 1–2 tbsp of bacon fat in the pan.
- Cook the chicken
- Add diced chicken to the skillet with the bacon fat.
- Season with salt, pepper, and half of the ranch seasoning.
- Cook 5–7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the creamy sauce
- Lower heat to medium-low. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Stir in heavy cream and milk, bringing it to a gentle simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese and remaining ranch seasoning. Stir until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Optional: add shredded cheddar for extra creaminess.
- Combine pasta, chicken, and bacon
- Add cooked pasta and crispy bacon to the skillet.
- Toss everything together until pasta is fully coated with the sauce.
- Serve
- Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
- Serve hot with a side salad or garlic bread.
Tips for Perfect Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
- Don’t overcook the cream — keep it on low heat to avoid curdling.
- Cook chicken and bacon separately for maximum flavor.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day; reheat gently with a splash of milk.
If you want, I can give you a one-pot version of Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta that’s ready in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.
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