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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta served in a creamy, colorful and appetizing arrangement
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Recipe for Creamy Comfort Meals

This creamy chicken bacon ranch pasta combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and cheesy ranch sauce to create a comforting and flavorful meal perfect for any night of the week.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 6 strips bacon
  • Salt/Pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups uncooked pasta (Rotini recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing seasoning mix

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon, crumble, and set aside. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon fat in skillet. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. In the same skillet with bacon fat, cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove and slice. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux. Slowly whisk in half and half, stirring constantly until sauce thickens. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and dry ranch seasoning mix until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. Add cooked pasta, sliced chicken, and crumbled bacon to the sauce. Toss to combine and heat through. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot and enjoy your creamy chicken bacon ranch pasta.

Notes

For extra flavor, add chopped green onions or fresh parsley as garnish. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat nicely.