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Creamy chicken bacon ranch pasta with tender chicken, crispy bacon, rotini pasta, melted cheddar cheese, and fresh parsley, served on a plate.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta with tender pasta, diced chicken, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar in a silky ranch sauce. Easy, comforting, and always a family favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb rotini or penne pasta
  • 2 cups cooked chicken diced or shredded
  • 6 strips bacon cooked crispy and crumbled
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup ranch dressing
  • ½ cup heavy cream or milk
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Equipment

  • Large pot, large skillet

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta until just tender; drain.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm ranch dressing, cream, onion powder, and garlic powder until smooth.
  3. Add cooked chicken and half the bacon; toss to coat.
  4. Fold in pasta and 1 cup cheddar until the cheese melts and the sauce clings to the pasta. Season to taste.
  5. Top with remaining cheddar, bacon, and parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for speed. Cook bacon until very crisp. Reserve some bacon and cheese for topping. Loosen leftovers with a splash of milk when reheating. Excellent with a green salad. Pure creamy comfort.