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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

Creamy, cheesy pasta with tender chicken and crispy bacon, perfect for weeknights, gatherings, or potlucks. Comforting, rich, and full of flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Pasta
  • 12 oz 340 g penne or fusilli
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • For the Chicken
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or cubed
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • For the Bacon
  • 6 slices bacon cooked crisp and chopped
  • For the Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 packet 1 oz ranch seasoning mix
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain.
  2. Sauté chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook bacon until crisp and chop.
  4. Make sauce by melting butter, sautéing garlic, and adding cream, sour cream, Parmesan, and ranch seasoning. Simmer gently.
  5. Combine pasta, chicken, and bacon in sauce. Toss to coat. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.

Notes

  • Store in airtight container 3–4 days in fridge.
  • Freeze up to 2 months; reheat gently.
  • Optional add-ins: spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes.
  • Sauce should coat pasta without being runny.