Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta: Easy Comfort Food for Home Chefs
Delicious Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta that combines creamy ranch dressing with tender chicken and crispy bacon for the perfect comfort dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, ranch dressing, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, consider adding jalapeños or hot sauce.
- This dish is perfect for meal prep; just store in airtight containers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta