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A bowl of delicious Chicken Bacon Ranch Penne pasta, topped with shredded cheese and parsley.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Penne

A creamy and flavorful pasta dish with chicken, bacon, and ranch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 16 oz Penne pasta
For the Chicken and Bacon
  • 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 6 slices Bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
For the Ranch Sauce
  • 1 cup Ranch dressing
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • colander

Method
 

  1. Cook the penne pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the ranch dressing and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
  4. Stir in the cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat everything in the sauce.
  5. Serve immediately, topped with crumbled bacon.

Notes

You can add other vegetables like broccoli or peas for extra nutrition.

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