Description
A juicy and creamy dish combining tender chicken, crispy bacon, and rich ranch dressing over perfectly cooked pasta – perfect for family dinners and casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and diced
- 6 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, combine the cooked chicken, crumbled bacon, and ranch dressing over medium heat.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and mix well to combine.
- Add the shredded cheese and cherry tomatoes, cooking until the cheese is melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For best results, serve immediately to keep the cheese gooey. When reheating leftovers, add a splash of milk or extra ranch dressing for creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg