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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
This Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is the ultimate comfort food with bold, savory flavors. Crispy bacon and tender, seasoned chicken are paired with orecchiette pasta in a rich ranch-seasoned cream sauce. Melted cheddar, mozzarella, and a final sprinkle of Parmesan bring all the cheesy goodness together. It’s hearty, indulgent, and easy to fall in love with—perfect for a crowd or cozy night in.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
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Instructions
- Step 1
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain.
- Step 2
In a large skillet, heat olive oil and cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set on paper towels.
- Step 3
Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp onion powder.
- Step 4
In the same skillet, cook seasoned chicken in bacon grease until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Step 5
Add butter to the same skillet. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Step 6
Pour in heavy cream. Season with remaining garlic powder, onion powder, and ranch seasoning. Simmer for 3–5 minutes.
- Step 7
Add cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella, and Parmesan. Stir until smooth and melted.
- Step 8
Mix in cooked pasta, a splash of pasta water, cooked chicken, and bacon. Stir well.
- Step 9
For extra cheesiness, stir in remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella before serving.
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