Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and sliced
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add cooked chicken slices and sauté briefly to reheat.
- Stir in ranch dressing and shredded cheese, cooking until cheese melts and sauce is creamy.
- Mix in cooked pasta and crumbled bacon, coating everything evenly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of black pepper or red pepper flakes. To make it ahead, prepare the sauce and combine with cooked pasta just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg