Description
A delightful creamy pasta dish that combines savory chicken, crispy bacon, and rich ranch seasoning. Quick and easy for a cozy family dinner or a gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6 strips bacon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups uncooked pasta (Rotini recommended)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing seasoning mix
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over low heat until crispy. Remove and chop, reserving drippings.
- Slice and season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Cook in reserved drippings until golden brown; cube.
- Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Drain, saving some pasta water.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add flour to create a roux, then gradually whisk in half and half. Stir in ranch seasoning and cheese until smooth.
- Toss in drained pasta, cubed chicken, and bacon into the sauce. Serve warm with optional cheese or bacon garnish.
Notes
For best results, do not overcook the pasta and use fresh ingredients. Adjust ranch seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg