Creamy BBQ Bacon Ranch Chicken Pasta
Discover my Creamy BBQ Bacon Ranch Chicken Pasta, a comforting one-pan wonder that combines tender chicken, smoky bacon, and a velvety sauce for a quick weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 cups uncooked rotini or fusilli pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce (plus extra for drizzle)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon until crispy; remove and reserve 1 tablespoon fat.
- Add olive oil to skillet; sauté chicken with salt, pepper and garlic powder until cooked through.
- Reduce heat; add milk, cream, ranch dressing and BBQ sauce, stirring until combined.
- Gradually add cheese, stirring until melted and sauce is smooth.
- Fold in cooked pasta and bacon; simmer 1-2 minutes until flavors meld.
- Drizzle with additional BBQ sauce and garnish with parsley before serving.