Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, diced
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits
- 8 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and add pasta. Cook until al dente according to package instructions.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown.
- Stir in the cooked bacon bits with the chicken, allowing them to mingle for about two minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and ranch dressing; mix well and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Drain the pasta (reserve some water) and combine it with the sauce mixture in the skillet, adding reserved water for desired consistency.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted, then garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For added nutrition, consider incorporating spinach or bell peppers.
- If you prefer a lighter dish, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 380g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 120mg