Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta: Easy Comfort Food Your Family Will Love
This Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is an easy and delicious comfort food that your family will love, combining creamy ranch dressing with savory chicken and crispy bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and diced
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions and drain.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chicken, bacon, ranch dressing, cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Toss everything together until well mixed.
- Scoop the mixture into a baking dish and top with additional cheese if desired.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes or until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables such as broccoli or bell peppers for added nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta, comfort food, family recipes