Chicken Ranch Bowtie Pasta

Chicken Ranch Bowtie Pasta

Like any good pasta recipe, it all starts with bowtie pasta that’s been cooked perfectly to al dente. Then, we add white meat chicken that’s cooked with a delicious mix of seasonings that provide a kick or both ranch flavor and heat. Finally, we make a rich, creamy, cheesy sauce made with cheese, cream, and broth. We mix it all together, and what we end up with is a creamy chicken and pasta dish that explodes with flavor in every bite but that doesn’t take a million years to make. It’s so good, and it’s so easy. The perfect combination!

Why You’ll Love This Chicken Ranch Bowtie Pasta Recipe

• It’s so easy to make! It only takes a few ingredients and a few minutes.
• It’s rich, creamy, and cheesy, featuring three cheeses.
• The chicken is so tender and perfectly seasoned.
• It’s just as good the next day!

Tips and Variations

This recipe is absolutely one of the easiest of its type that you’ll ever make. That being said, I do have a few tips that will help make it even easier and tastier. I also have some great variations to try, as well.

Tips

• It’s important to use a tenderizer to beat the chicken breast to an even thickness in order for them to cook evenly.
• Be sure you only cook your noodles to al dente for a great texture.
• Buy your cheese at the deli whenever possible. Prepackaged cheeses often have a ton of additives.

Variations

• For an extra kick of heat add red pepper flakes to your sauce.
• If you don’t have bowtie pasta, you can use any short pasta for this recipe.
• Try using mozzarella in place of white cheddar for a slightly different flavor and texture.
• Chicken thighs work wonderfully in this recipe.
• Add chopped bacon and sliced grape tomato for even more delicious flavor.

Chicken Ranch Bowtie Pasta FAQ

If you have questions about this chicken ranch bowtie pasta, then you’re in luck. The following FAQ answers the most commonly asked questions about this dish.

Can you freeze this chicken bowtie pasta recipe?

You can freeze the chicken and sauce BEFORE it’s mixed with the pasta. I don’t recommend freezing it after it’s mixed.

Can you make this recipe in advance?

You can make the chicken and sauce in advance. Then, while you’re making the noodles, heat the sauce on the stove in a pot. When the noodles are down, combine them with the reheated chicken and sauce.

Where is ranch dressing from?

Alaska. In the 1950s, Steve Henson developed the recipe for ranch dressing while working as a contract plumber in Alaska. He and his wife founded Hidden Valley Ranch.

How to Store and Reheat Chicken Ranch Bowtie Pasta

You can store this dish in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for 3 to 4 days. For longer storage, you can freeze the chicken and sauce WITHOUT the pasta in an air-tight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag for up to 3 months.

To reheat this dish, place it in a saucepan and reheat it over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until it’s heated through. You can also place it in a covered baking dish and bake it at 300 degrees for about 20 minutes or until heated through.

Chicken Ranch Bowtie Pasta Ingredients

It only takes a few simple ingredients to make this dish. You’ll find them all easily at your local grocery store.

• Chicken breasts, boneless skinless
• Butter
• Garlic salt
• Slap Ya Mama® Seasoning
• Black pepper
• Paprika
• Ranch dressing mix
• Fresh spinach
• Bow tie pasta
• Onion
• Cloves garlic
• Chicken broth
• Heavy cream
• Sharp cheddar
• White cheddar cheese
• Parmesan cheese

How to Make Chicken Ranch Bowtie Pasta

Making this recipe couldn’t be simpler. It only takes a few simple steps, and you’ll have yourself a delicious, creamy chicken and pasta dish.

Step 1: Prep

Cook the bowtie pasta according to the package directions for al dente over medium-high heat. Beat the chicken to a uniform thickness.

Step 2: Cook the Chicken

Season the chicken with garlic salt, pepper, Slap Ya Mama seasoning, paprika, and dry ranch seasoning. Then, melt butter in a large frying pan, over medium heat, and cook the chicken for 7 to 9 minutes or until fully cooked through.

Step 3: Cut the Chicken

After cooking the chicken, remove it from the pan and cut it into bite-size pieces and set it aside.

Step 4: Cook the Onions and Garlic

Melt butter in the same pan and add the onions and garlic. Cook until the onions are translucent.

Step 5: Add Remaining Ingredients

Add the chicken broth and heavy cream, and sprinkle with dry ranch seasoning, stir. Next, add the sharp cheddar, white cheddar, and parmesan cheese, and sprinkle with Slap Ya Mama seasoning, paprika, and garlic salt. Stir well.

Step 6: Finish the Sauce

Let the sauce come to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the spinach and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes.

Step 7: Finish the Dish

Add the bowtie pasta, stir and then add the cooked chicken. Enjoy!

Try This Chicken Ranch Bowtie Pasta Today

This cheesy, creamy chicken and pasta dish is loaded with flavor and so easy to make. In just a few simple steps, you’ll have a dish with a big kick of flavor from both the ranch and the Slap Ya Mama cradling chicken and noodles in a delicious sauce. It’s a great recipe for a family dinner, and it’s great for potlucks too. You’ll be in and out of the kitchen in no time. Give it a try, and I know you’ll love it as much as I do.