Description
A creamy and hearty pasta dish with chicken, bacon, and ranch dressing that the entire family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the diced chicken over medium heat until no longer pink.
- Add the cooked bacon and mix well.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reduce heat and stir in ranch dressing and cheddar cheese. Mix until the cheese is melted and the pasta is well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Cook the bacon until crispy for added texture. Use leftover chicken for a quicker meal. Adjust ranch dressing to taste for more flavor. Add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for more nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg