Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
A creamy, cheesy, and savory pasta dish loaded with chicken, bacon, and ranch flavors.
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 the Bacon: In a large skillet over low heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Set aside, reserve drippings, and roughly chop the bacon once cooled.
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts into thinner pieces, season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Sear in bacon drippings over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through. Cube after resting.
- Boil the Pasta: Cook in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
- Make the Sauce: In the skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add flour, then gradually add half and half. Stir in ranch seasoning and cheese until smooth.
- Combine: Add pasta to the sauce, then chicken, and garnish with bacon. Serve warm.
Notes
Customize this recipe by adding steamed vegetables or adjusting the amount of ranch seasoning to your taste.