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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta in a skillet with creamy sauce and bacon garnish

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta combines the comforting flavors of creamy ranch, savory bacon, and tender chicken, all tossed with hearty pasta.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pot for boiling pasta
  • Kitchen knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Boil the Pasta: Cook in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
  4. 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.
  5. Combine: Add pasta to the sauce, then chicken, and garnish with bacon. Serve warm.

Notes

Cook bacon and chicken in the same skillet to infuse the chicken with smoky bacon flavors. If sauce thickens too much upon reheating, add a splash of milk or broth.