Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add cooked chicken to the skillet and warm through.
- Pour in ranch dressing and stir to combine.
- Add cooked pasta, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Top with crispy bacon and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Use cooked, shredded chicken for convenience or leftover rotisserie chicken.
- Adjust ranch dressing to taste for more or less creaminess.
- For a crispy topping, add more bacon or sauté additional bacon until crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Comfort-food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg