Description
Creamy Ranch Chicken Pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dinner recipe that combines tender chicken, creamy ranch dressing, and pasta for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper; cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the ranch dressing and heavy cream; bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta and shredded cheese; stir until well combined and cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use low-fat ranch dressing and cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for added nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Ranch Chicken Pasta, Chicken Pasta Recipe, Easy Dinner Recipe