Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is a must-try recipe!
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Diet: Low Calorie
Description
Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is a must-try recipe featuring twirls of rotini coated in a rich ranch cream sauce, topped with smoky bacon and juicy chicken.
Ingredients
- Rotini pasta
- Cooked chicken breast (cubed)
- Bacon (crispy, crumbled)
- Cream cheese
- Ranch seasoning mix
- Milk or heavy cream
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh chives or parsley for garnish
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Cook rotini according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy; remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt cream cheese with milk and ranch seasoning until smooth.
- Stir in chicken and cooked pasta, tossing to coat evenly.
- Add shredded cheddar and stir until melted and creamy.
- Top with crumbled bacon, more cheddar, and a sprinkle of fresh chives.
- Serve warm for the ultimate comfort pasta dish.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese and milk.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for quick meals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
