Description
Delight in this comforting Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Recipe, a staple among Chicken Bacon Ranch Dinner Ideas and Main Course Ideas. Creamy, rich, and savory, it’s perfect for good foods to enjoy with family or friends.
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
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions.
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, and onion powder.
- In a medium-sized skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Add chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through. Set aside with the bacon.
- Melt butter in the skillet, stir in flour to make a roux, and then slowly add half and half, stirring until the sauce thickens.
- Add ranch dressing seasoning mix and stir well.
- Drain pasta and return to the pot. Add cheddar cheese to the sauce and stir until melted.
- Combine pasta with sauce, chicken, and bacon, mixing until evenly coated.
- Garnish with Italian seasoning or fresh herbs, serve warm.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for the best melting results.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Ensure pasta is al dente.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American