Creamy Chicken Turkey Bacon Ranch Pasta: A Comforting Delight
A comforting and delicious pasta dish that combines creamy chicken, turkey bacon, and ranch flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- In a large skillet, combine the cooked chicken and crumbled turkey bacon.
- Add the ranch dressing and heavy cream to the skillet and stir until heated through.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt until the cheese is melted.
- Combine the skillet mixture with the cooked pasta and toss to coat.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add some diced jalapeños or crushed red pepper flakes.
- This dish is also great for meal prep; simply reheat in the microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta, Comfort Food, Pasta Dishes