Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
A creamy, savory pasta dish with chicken, bacon, and ranch seasoning. This comforting recipe is quick to prepare and delivers a rich and flavorful sauce that’s perfect for any pasta lover.
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon chopped
- 14 –16 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 2½ cups water about 20 oz
- 8 oz uncooked penne pasta
- 1 tbsp ranch seasoning
- ½ cup heavy cream about 4 oz
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley plus more for garnish, optional
- Olive oil if needed, to supplement bacon grease
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy.
- Transfer bacon to a plate lined with paper towel.
- Keep about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pan and discard the rest.
- Add olive oil if needed.
- Add the cubed chicken to the same pan and cook for 3–4 minutes, until no longer pink.
- Remove the chicken and keep it warm.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/creamy-chicken-bacon-ranch-pasta/
Notes
- Feel free to use any pasta shape you prefer; penne works well, but rigatoni or fusilli would also be great options.
- You can substitute the cheddar cheese with any other cheese you like (Mozzarella or Monterey Jack are also good choices).