Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add cooked chicken to warm through.
- Add garlic powder and cook for 1 minute, then stir in ranch dressing and shredded cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, then fold in crumbled bacon.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute the chicken with cooked turkey or ham for variety.
- Use your preferred type of cheese for added flavor.
- For extra heat, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Stove-top
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg