Classic Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

Ingredients

• penne pasta (dry) — 400g
• chicken breast, diced — 500g
• smoked streaky bacon, chopped — 150g
• double cream — 250ml
• ranch seasoning mix — 2 tbsp
• cheddar cheese, grated — 100g
• vegetable oil — 1 tbsp

Method

1. 1

   Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil and cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

2. 2

   While the pasta cooks, heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add the bacon to the pan and fry until crispy, then remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

4. 4

   In the same pan, add the diced chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through.

5. 5

   Reduce the heat, pour in the double cream, and stir in the ranch seasoning mix until combined.

6. 6

   Stir in the grated cheddar cheese until melted and the sauce has thickened slightly.

7. 7

   Drain the pasta and add it to the frying pan along with the crispy bacon bits.

8. 8

   Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated in the creamy sauce and serve immediately.