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Creamy Bacon Ranch Pasta with Chicken

Rotisserie chicken, crispy bacon, and a tangy ranch cream sauce make this one-skillet pasta weeknight gold. Ready in 20 minutes, zero fussing required.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
625
Protein
42g
Creamy Bacon Ranch Pasta with Chicken
comfortquickamericanchickenbacontendercrispycreamy

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate, chop, and set aside.

  2. Step 2

    Boil penne in salted water until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup pasta water.

  3. Step 3

    In the same skillet, whisk together sour cream, ranch seasoning, and 0.5 cup pasta water over medium heat until smooth, about 1 minute.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in shredded chicken, peas, cooked pasta, and bacon. Toss until coated, adding more pasta water if the sauce is too thick, about 2 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Remove from heat. Fold in parmesan cheese and taste for salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet (12-inch)
  • large pot for pasta
  • whisk
  • wooden spoon
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • colander

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