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May 13, 2025

This Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is the ultimate comfort dish packed with smoky, creamy, cheesy goodness. Crispy bacon and golden, seasoned chicken are tossed into a rich sauce made with heavy cream, milk, and a ranch seasoning packet. Melted cheddar, Asiago, and a touch of cream cheese give the sauce depth and richness, while the pasta soaks up every bit of flavor. Finished with chopped bacon and chicken and a sprinkle of Parmesan, it’s a crave-worthy dish perfect for weeknight indulgence.

16 Ingredients

Ingredients

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Instructions

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.

In a large pan, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.

Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. In the bacon grease, cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and chop.

In the same pan, melt butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.

Pour in heavy cream and milk. Stir and bring to a simmer.

Season with salt, pepper, and ranch seasoning packet.

Add pasta, a splash of pasta water, chopped chicken, and bacon.

Stir in cheddar, Asiago, and cream cheese until melted and creamy.

Serve topped with extra Parmesan and enjoy.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Bacon Rendering Technique 🥓
Start bacon in a cold pan and cook slowly to render fat evenly and achieve maximum crispiness without burning.
Pasta Water Magic 💧
Always reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining, which helps create a silkier, more cohesive sauce that clings perfectly to the noodles.
Chicken Seasoning Pro Move 🧂
Mix ranch seasoning with garlic powder and black pepper directly into the chicken before cooking for deeper, more integrated flavor penetration.
Cheese Melting Hack 🧀
Remove the sauce from direct heat and add cheeses gradually while stirring to prevent clumping and ensure a smooth, creamy consistency.
Cream Sauce Stability 🥄
Temper the heavy cream and milk by warming them slightly before adding to prevent potential separation and ensure a stable, luxurious sauce.

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