Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta: Easy, Indulgent Recipe for Comfort Food
This Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy ranch dressing with savory bacon and tender chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced green onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, ranch dressing, garlic powder, and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Mix everything together until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with diced green onions, and serve.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables for extra flavor.
- Can substitute turkey bacon for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg