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Plated chicken bacon ranch pasta with extra bacon and fresh herbs on a white kitchen counter.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

4 from 1 vote
A delicious and creamy chicken bacon ranch pasta that’s easy to make in just 30 minutes, with juicy chicken, crispy bacon, and a rich, tangy ranch sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz Penne pasta Or any preferred pasta
  • 2 Boneless chicken breast Can use thighs for juicier texture
  • 6 slices Bacon Thick-cut preferred
  • 1 packet Ranch seasoning mix Or homemade blend
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Butter For sautéing garlic
  • 8 oz Cream cheese Room temperature for easier blending
  • 1 cup Heavy cream For a rich creamy sauce
  • ½ cup Chicken broth Adds depth to the sauce
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated for topping
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper (Optional) to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Red pepper flakes (Optional) for heat
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest (Optional) for brightness
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley For garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet Used to cook chicken, bacon, and sauce
  • 1 Large pot For boiling pasta
  • 1 Sharp knife To chop chicken, bacon, and garlic
  • 1 Cutting board For prep work

Method
 

  1. Boil pasta until al dente.
  2. Crisp bacon in skillet, remove and set aside.
  3. Brown chicken in bacon fat.
  4. Cook garlic in butter, add cream cheese.
  5. Add heavy cream, chicken broth, ranch seasoning.
  6. Toss cooked pasta, chicken, bacon, and sauce.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.