Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta: Easy Comfort Food for Any Night
A comforting and delicious Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta dish that brings together the flavors of ranch seasoning, crispy bacon, and tender chicken for an easy weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy; remove and crumble.
- Add the shredded chicken to the skillet and warm through.
- Stir in the ranch dressing and cooked pasta.
- Top with crumbled bacon and shredded cheese; cook until cheese is melted.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with your favorite veggies.
- This dish can easily be made ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta, comfort food, easy recipes, weeknight dinner