Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Easy Recipes
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is a creamy, crowd-pleasing favorite. This easy recipe brings together juicy chicken, crispy bacon, tender pasta, and zesty ranch in one dish everyone will love.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (1 oz) packet ranch seasoning mix
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk and ranch seasoning. Cook, stirring, until thickened (2–4 minutes).
- Stir in shredded cheddar until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta, chicken, and half of the bacon to the sauce. Toss to combine and heat through.
- Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve topped with remaining bacon and fresh parsley if desired.