Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add cooked chicken to the skillet and warm through.
- In a bowl, combine ranch dressing and Parmesan cheese.
- Stir the ranch mixture into the skillet with chicken, then add cooked pasta. Toss to coat evenly.
- Mix in crumbled bacon and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use leftover cooked chicken for quick preparation.
- Adjust ranch dressing amount for creamier or lighter sauce.
- Serve with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg