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August 11, 2021

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

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Chicken bacon ranch pasta is a simple and amazingly delicious meal. Loaded with deliciously seasoned chicken, a creamy sauce, along with bacon, ranch, garlic and onions, this is a pasta dish that the whole family will enjoy.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta in a black bowl sitting on a wood surface with the title at the top of the photo.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

This easy pasta recipe can be made quickly after the hustle and bustle of your everyday weekly schedule or served on a weekend to wow your friends and family. Not only will your wallet love you for this budget friendly recipe, your kinfolk will too, including the kids. Who wouldn’t want to try this pallet pleaser?

Cooking the Chicken

This very well could be the easiest way to cook a delicious and juicy chicken. Adding butter directly to the frying pan before the chicken not only acts as a non-stick and searing agent it adds a layer of velvety buttery flavor while cooking. With the additions of the ranch seasoning and the bacon, this pasta dish will be requested over and over again!

Butter has a low scorching temperature. You’ll want to cook the chicken just until it is no longer pink. Over cooking chicken will result in it turning out dry, chewy and rubbery.

To make this chicken recipe even simpler, try using a rotisserie chicken. Just cut the chicken into bite size pieces. Make sure to sauté the onions and bell peppers until tender then add in the chicken and continue with the recipe as written.

A black bowl, on a wood surface, filled with chicken bacon ranch pasta with crispy bacon on each side of the bowl and another blue bowl in the background.

How to Cook Pasta

Cooking pasta to an excellence is not as intimidating as it is made out to be. Here are a few tips for a flawless al dente pasta.

  • Make sure you are using plenty of water in an oversized pot. As the water boils- cooking the pasta, it is also evaporating away.
  • Let the water reach a rolling boil. Upon adding the pasta to the water, it will immediately cool down. To keep the bubbling going, place a lid on the pot.
  • Salt the water. The only seasoning your pasta will receive before it is mixed with the mouthwatering flavors of ranch chicken and bacon is during the cooking process.
  • Be sure to stir the pasta promptly for a couple of minutes to prevent any stick. The starches in the pasta will make it stick to the bottom of the pan and cook stuck together.
  • Taste the pasta a couple of minutes before the package directions says it done. Al dente pasta should be firm with a bite to it.
  • Drain the water but do not rinse it. The same starch that comes off of the pasta during the first couple minutes of cooking is the same starch that will help the sauce stick.
  • Adding the creamy sauce mixture to the al dente pasta will complete the cooking process. Leave the heat on low. The sauces and flavors will all marry together while reaching the perfect level of tenderness.
A close up photo of a black bowl with chicken bacon ranch pasta in it.

Who does not love bacon?

Bacon is an American essential. Any dish with bacon included always jumps higher on the popularity charts. Whether you wish to have crispy bacon or bacon with a bit of a chew, cooking bacon is easy and can be done many different ways.

The classic way to cook bacon like my mom always did was on the stovetop. In a skillet or large frying pan, the bacon was placed in a single later in the hot pan. As the bacon cooks it releases the fats and oils from the meat causing bacon grease. Bacon grease can splatter and pop if the pan is too hot. Keep the flame at a medium to prevent any grease spray. If you are anything like me, you prefer a crispy bacon.

My favorite method of cooking bacon is in the oven. Arrange in a single layer on a foil lined baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes depending on the level of crisp you prefer. If your choice of cooking methods is either of the two already mentioned, place the bacon on a paper towel lined large plate after removing from the skillet, pan, or baking sheet. The paper towel will help to soak up any excess grease.

Lastly, my sister’s favorite method is in the microwave. Place the bacon on a paper towel lined large plate and cover with another paper towel or two to prevent a messy microwave. The paper towels act as dual use while also soaking up the excess grease while cooking. Stick it in the microwave for 4 to 6 minutes. Bacon is near effortless to cook any way you chose yet always packs a punch! For a healthier choice, try turkey bacon.

A close up photo of a forkful of chicken bacon ranch pasta.

The final touches

Finishing off this delicious chicken bacon ranch pasta delight is a creamy homemade white sauce made of milk, chicken broth and mayonnaise. Next, mix together the chicken and bacon and then add to the pasta. Combining all of these appetizing flavors together to create this delicious dinner will have any crowd screaming for more.

Served with your favorite vegetables, a side salad or Caesar salad and some garlic bread will make a complete well-rounded meal. For an extra boost, slice some green onions and add more chopped bacon to the top. Visually appealing and delicious!

A double collage photo of chicken bacon ranch pasta with the title of the recipe in the center between the two photos.

Ingredients Needed to Make Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

  • Chicken breasts
  • Green bell pepper
  • Onion
  • Garlic salt
  • Black pepper
  • Slap Ya Mama seasoning
  • Ranch seasoning
  • Butter
  • Crispy, chopped bacon
  • Chicken broth
  • Milk
  • Mayonnaise
  • Pasta shells
  • Green onions

How To Make Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and return to pan.
  • In a frying pan or large skillet, over medium heat, melt butter then add chicken, seasonings, bell pepper and onions.
  • Cook until chicken is no longer pink and veggies are tender.
  • Sprinkle chicken with ranch seasoning and add bacon, stir.
  • Next, add milk, chicken broth and mayonnaise. Stir.
  • Add chicken mixture into pot with pasta. Stir until combined and serve hot.
  • Top with sour cream and sliced green onions, optional.

Try This Delicious Pasta Recipe Today

A 3 photo collage with a black bowl filled with chicken bacon ranch pasta and the title of the recipe up in the top left corner.

Here are a few more pasta recipes that are on the blog for you to check out.

  • Taco Pasta
  • Italian Sausage Pasta
  • Bow Tie Pasta Salad
  • Spicy Beef Pasta

And this Cheesy Hamburger Pasta from Great Grub, Delicious Treats is a family favorite you might enjoy as well

A bowl filled with chicken bacon ranch pasta.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

A creamy and savory chicken pasta salad with crispy bacon and ranch seasoning.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bacon, Chicken, Chicken Ranch Bacon Pasta, Pasta, Ranch
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: deliciouslyseasoned

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into small bite-size pieces
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • ½ onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp slap ya mama seasoning
  • 1 packet Ranch seasoning
  • 8 slices bacon, crispy, crumbled
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 16 oz medium pasta shells
  • green onions, sliced, optional

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and return to pan.
  • In a skillet or frying pan, over low/medium heat, melt butter, add chicken, seasonings, bell pepper and onions. Cook until chicken is no longer pink and veggies are tender.
  • Sprinkle chicken with ranch seasoning and add bacon. Stir.
  • Next, add milk, chicken broth and mayonnaise. Stir.
  • Add chicken mixture to pot with pasta. Stir until combined. Serve hot.
  • Optional: top with sliced green onions.

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