Is there any ingredient trio more iconic than chicken, bacon, and Ranch? The rich and creamy Ranch paired with the smoky and crispy bacon and the salty and juicy chicken…I mean, come on. Well, this Chicken Bacon and Ranch Pasta takes that classic trio and makes it into a simple, hearty, and delicious pasta dinner! It’s made with the pasta shape of your choice, crumbled bacon, chicken, cream, broth, and Ranch seasoning! It takes just 10 minutes to prep and is ready in about 40 minutes. It’s also a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken if you have it! We love to serve it with this Air Fryer Broccoli and a side of Garlic Bread.
Ingredients Needed:
Bacon: I use thick-cut, chopped bacon to add smokiness and delicious crunch. Onion: sautéed onion creates a savory flavor base for the sauce. Chicken Breasts: you’ll need two boneless and skinless chicken breasts. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs also work great! Dry Ranch Seasoning: gives the sauce the perfect flavor to go with its creamy texture. If you can’t find it, you can make your own or swap in a few tablespoons of ranch dressing. Garlic: as always, use freshly minced garlic for the best flavor. Salt and Black Pepper: added to taste. All-Purpose Flour: helps thicken the cream sauce. Chicken Broth: I use low sodium chicken broth so I can control the saltiness of the pasta. Cream: any kind of cream will work. A richer cream will create a richer sauce! Pasta: whatever pasta you like! Try rotini, penne, bowtie, cavatappi, macaroni, you name it.
How to Make Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
This easy pasta dinner takes a quick 10 minutes to prep!
Variations
Make it spicy. Kick the heat up a notch with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, or even your favorite hot sauce. Add veggies. Feel free to bulk up the meal and add in whatever veggies you like. You can cook them in the skillet with the onion! Try diced bell peppers, mushrooms, broccoli florets, green beans, peas, spinach, you name it. Make it cheesy. Mix any cheese you like into the pasta OR make it into a cheesy pasta casserole. To make a cheesy casserole, prepare as instructed, then transfer to a baking dish. Sprinkle with the shredded cheese of your choice (cheddar would be delicious), then broil for a couple of minutes until the cheese is nice and melty.
Serving Suggestions
This Chicken Bacon Ranch pasta is great on its own, but it’s also perfect next to a number of different side dishes. A simple salad would be great or, if you’re working with a little more time, serve it with a pile of Roasted Veggies, Garlic Bread or Breadsticks, or Honey Glazed Carrots.
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