Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) of your favorite pasta (penne, fusilli, or rotini)
- 2 large chicken breasts, diced
- 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup of ranch dressing
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through. In the same skillet, add cooked bacon crumbles and stir to combine.
- Reduce heat to low. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and ranch dressing, stirring well. Let the mixture simmer for 3-5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly with the creamy sauce. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top and stir until melted and well incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Garnish with chopped parsley for a fresh touch. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious comfort food pasta creation!
Notes
- Toast extra bacon bits for added crunch topping.
- Add chopped herbs like chives or basil for additional flavor.
- Use gluten-free pasta to make it gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 620 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg