Description
A quick and delightful creamy pasta dish featuring juicy chicken, smoky bacon, and melted cheddar, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Rotini or fusilli pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, cubed
- 4 slices bacon, crispy and crumbled
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Fresh chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, combine cream cheese, ranch dressing, and garlic powder over low heat until smooth.
- Stir in cooked chicken and half of the bacon, letting it heat through.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly in the creamy sauce.
- Sprinkle in shredded cheddar and mix until melted and creamy.
- Plate and top with remaining bacon, extra cheddar, and chopped chives.
- Serve warm and enjoy that perfect creamy, smoky bite.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese and reduced-fat ranch dressing.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for added nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for quick meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg