Ohhh yes 😍 Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta—creamy, cheesy, smoky, and so comforting. Total crowd-pleaser and super easy to make.
🍗🥓🧀 Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
Serves 4–6
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or bowtie)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
- 6 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (or 2½ tbsp homemade)
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella (optional but great)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Optional: green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook pasta
- Boil salted water and cook pasta al dente
- Drain and set aside
2️⃣ Make creamy ranch sauce
- In a large skillet, heat oil or butter over medium
- Sauté garlic 30 seconds until fragrant
- Stir in heavy cream, milk, and ranch seasoning
- Simmer 3–4 minutes
3️⃣ Add cheese
- Reduce heat to low
- Stir in cheddar and mozzarella until melted and smooth
4️⃣ Combine
- Add cooked chicken, bacon, and pasta
- Toss until fully coated
- Season with salt & pepper to taste
5️⃣ Serve
- Garnish with green onions or parsley
- Serve hot
🔥 Pro Tips
- Rotisserie chicken = fastest option
- Freshly shredded cheese melts smoother
- Sauce thickens as it cools—add a splash of milk if needed
- Want crispy top? Transfer to baking dish, top with cheese, broil 2–3 minutes
Variations
🌶 Spicy ranch – add red pepper flakes or hot sauce
🥦 Add broccoli or peas for color
🧄 Extra garlic – because yes
🧀 Extra cheesy – add cream cheese for ultra-rich sauce
Make-Ahead Tip
This reheats well! Add a splash of milk when warming to keep it creamy.
If you want, I can give you:
✔️ Baked Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
✔️ One-pot version
✔️ Slow cooker version
✔️ Low-carb/keto style
Just say the word 😋🍝🥓
