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Creamy BBQ Bacon Ranch Chicken Pasta

Creamy BBQ Bacon Ranch Chicken Pasta

A comforting weeknight pasta dish featuring juicy grilled chicken, smoky bacon, a rich ranch-cheddar cheese sauce, and a drizzle of BBQ for bold flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 610
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts sliced
  • 2 cups rotini or fusilli pasta uncooked
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 slices bacon chopped
  • 1.5 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce plus extra for drizzle
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Skillet
  • Strainer
  • Wooden Spoon or Spatula

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Boil pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, heat olive oil. Add chicken slices and cook until golden and cooked through. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Set aside.
  4. Step 4: Lower the heat and whisk together milk, heavy cream, ranch dressing, and BBQ sauce in the skillet. Stir until warmed and smooth.
  5. Step 5: Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
  6. Step 6: Add cooked pasta, chicken, and half of the bacon to the sauce. Toss until evenly coated.
  7. Step 7: Transfer to a bowl or skillet. Top with remaining bacon, extra BBQ sauce drizzle, and chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 610kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 34gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra smokiness, use smoked cheddar. Try using rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.

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