Creamy Chicken Turkey Bacon Ranch Pasta: A Comfort Food Delight
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook diced chicken over medium heat until no longer pink.
- Add garlic and cooked turkey bacon; sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in ranch dressing, chicken broth, and heavy cream; cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta and shredded cheese; mix until creamy and heated through.
- Season with onion powder and black pepper; serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like parsley or chives.
- Can substitute regular bacon for turkey bacon if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner