Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

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.

Author: These Carbs Don't Count

Category: Pasta

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 3 bowls

Calories: 1,672 kcal per serving

Ingredients

¾ pound - pasta
6 slices - bacon
4 - chicken breasts
2 tablespoon - butter
2 cloves - garlic
1 ½ cup - heavy cream
½ cup - milk
⅛ - Salt
⅛ - Black pepper
½ teaspoon - garlic powder
1 packet - ranch seasoning
1 cup - cheddar cheese
¾ cup - Asiago cheese
2 ounce - cream cheese
⅛ - Reserved pasta water
⅛ - Parmesan cheese

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.