Irresistible Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Recipe Easy Delicious
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Author:sophiebennet
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Description
Indulge in this Easy Delicious Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Recipe perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that satisfies every craving
Ingredients
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8 oz. penne pasta (or any pasta of your choice)
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
6 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup ranch dressing
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup green onions, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: 1 cup broccoli florets
Instructions
Begin by boiling a large pot of salted water. Add your penne pasta and cook according to package instructions, usually around 10-12 minutes, until al dente. Remember to reserve ½ cup of the pasta water before draining!
While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. If you’re not using pre-cooked chicken, sauté diced chicken breast in the skillet until fully cooked. Stir in the crumbled bacon once the chicken is done.
Once the pasta is cooked and drained, add it to the skillet with the chicken and bacon. Pour in the ranch dressing, and mix thoroughly. Incorporate reserved pasta water until reaching desired creaminess.
Finally, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the pasta mixture and stir until melted. Garnish with chopped green onions. Serve immediately.
