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Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta with crispy bacon and fresh herbs

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

A delightful and comforting pasta dish made with tender chicken, crispy bacon, creamy cheese, and flavorful ranch seasoning, perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Sauce Ingredients
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded Feel free to swap with a different cheese type.
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing seasoning mix
  • 2 tablespoons flour
Meat and Seasoning
  • 6 strips bacon Cooked until crisp.
  • 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts Seasoned with salt, pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Pasta
  • 2 cups uncooked pasta (Rotini recommended) Cook until al dente.
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Method
 

Cooking Bacon
  1. In a large skillet over low heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Set aside, reserving the drippings, and roughly chop the bacon once cooled.
Preparing Chicken
  1. Slice the chicken breasts into thinner pieces, seasoning with salt, pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Sear in the reserved bacon drippings over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through. Let it rest, then cube.
Cooking Pasta
  1. Cook the Rotini in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Making the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic.
  2. Add the flour gradually, stirring to combine, then gradually whisk in the half and half.
  3. Stir in the ranch seasoning and cheese until smooth.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Add the cooked pasta to the creamy sauce, fold in the chicken, and garnish generously with bacon.
  2. Serve warm.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can freeze your Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta for a quick meal later; just be sure to use it within 2-3 months. Feel free to swap ingredients to customize the dish to your liking.