Description

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta! Creamy, savory, and packed with flavor, this dish features tender chicken, crispy bacon, and perfectly cooked fusilli pasta enveloped in a rich ranch sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining friends, it promises to be a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone asking for seconds.

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
12 oz fusilli pasta
6 slices thick-cut bacon
1 cup ranch dressing
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh spinach
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the fusilli pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
In a skillet over medium heat, sauté seasoned diced chicken until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, cook diced bacon until crispy (5-7 minutes). Drain excess grease but retain some for flavor.
Lower heat and stir in heavy cream and ranch dressing. Simmer until slightly thickened (3-5 minutes).
Return chicken and bacon to skillet along with drained pasta and spinach. Mix until spinach wilts.
Sprinkle grated Parmesan over the mixture while stirring gently to melt. Serve hot.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
Calories: 590
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 890mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 34g
Cholesterol: 125mg

Keywords: For added nutrition, substitute turkey bacon or toss in colorful bell peppers or broccoli. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on the stove with a splash of milk.