Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta: A Cozy, Family-Friendly Delight
A creamy and savory Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta dish that is perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the shredded chicken and cooked bacon, stirring to combine.
- Stir in the ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and heavy cream; cook until heated through.
- Mix in the cooked macaroni and cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- This dish can be customized by adding vegetables like spinach or broccoli.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta, family-friendly recipe, comfort food