Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

5 from 1 vote

This Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is a creamy, flavor-packed skillet dinner made with juicy seasoned chicken, crispy bacon, and a rich Parmesan ranch sauce, ready in just 30 minutes.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

Servings:

Calories: 856kcal

Author: Ryan Allen

Equipment

My Favorite Skillet

Ingredients

6 strips bacon
2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup butter
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups parmesan cheese
1 ounce packet ranch seasoning
2 cups farfalle pasta

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Add the chicken to a bowl, season with black pepper, onion powder, and paprika. Toss to coat.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook bacon until crispy. Remove and drain off grease, then chop into pieces.
Add the olive oil to the skillet, then add the chicken and cook for 7-8 minutes until fully cooked through and no longer pink. Remove chicken and set aside.
Lower the heat to medium and melt butter. Pour in the heavy cream, stirring occasionally until it starts to bubble lightly. Whisk in Parmesan cheese slowly until melted. Then, whisk in ranch seasoning.
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Garnish with parsley and enjoy!

Notes

Cook the pasta al dente so it holds up in the creamy sauce.
Season the chicken evenly with paprika, onion powder, and black pepper for extra flavor.
Cook the bacon first and remove excess grease before adding the chicken.
Add Parmesan slowly to the cream to avoid a grainy sauce.

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