Quick Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
A creamy, comforting pasta dish that brings together smoky bacon, tender chicken, and a tangy ranch-style sauce for a perfect family-friendly weeknight meal.
25 min
Cook time
4
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
~1020
Calories
Nutrition (per serving)
1020
Calories · kcal
53
Protein · g
72
Carbs · g
58
Fat · g
Ingredients
- fusilli pasta (dry) — 400g
- chicken breast, diced — 400g
- smoked streaky bacon, chopped — 150g
- double cream — 200ml
- ranch seasoning mix — 2 tbsp
- vegetable oil — 1 tbsp
- cheddar cheese, grated — 100g
Method
- 1
Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta according to pack instructions.
- 2
While the pasta cooks, heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and bacon, cooking until the chicken is golden and cooked through and the bacon is crispy.
- 3
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the double cream and ranch seasoning. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Drain the pasta, reserving a little cooking water. Add the pasta to the creamy sauce and toss to combine, adding a splash of pasta water if it looks too thick.
- 5
Stir in the grated cheese until melted and serve immediately.
Allergens to check
milk, wheat, gluten
Why this works
The combination of salty, smoky bacon and the herbaceous tang of the ranch seasoning creates a rich, flavourful sauce that coats the pasta perfectly, making for a very satisfying meal in minimal time.
Equipment
large saucepan, large frying pan, colander, wooden spoon
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