Description
Succulent chicken and crispy bacon entwined with creamy ranch sauce and pasta create a satisfying comfort dish that ignites your taste buds.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz pasta (your choice, e.g., spaghetti, penne, or bowties)
- 1 lb chicken breasts, cooked and diced
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook your chosen pasta according to package instructions, until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
- Combine ingredients in skillet: In a generous skillet over medium heat, toss together the cooked chicken, crumbled bacon, ranch dressing, and milk. Stir occasionally until everything is heated through.
- Toss in the pasta: Add the cooked pasta directly to the skillet, gently tossing to ensure every noodle is enveloped in the creamy ranch mixture.
- Melt the cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the pasta and stir until it melts into a gooey embrace.
- Season it up: Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve warm: Plate your dish and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
Notes
For a healthier version, consider whole wheat pasta and turkey bacon. You can also customize the cheese to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg