🍗🥓🧀 Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta ✨

A creamy, cheesy pasta bake loaded with juicy chicken, crispy bacon, ranch dressing, and fresh tomatoes.

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 6 strips bacon
• 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
• 1 cup ranch dressing
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cook Pasta: Boil salted water. Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. Cook Bacon: Fry bacon in skillet until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
4. Cook Chicken: In same skillet, add olive oil if needed. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook 6–7 min per side until done. Rest, then slice.
5. Combine: In large bowl, mix pasta, ranch, cheddar, and cherry tomatoes. Add chopped bacon.
6. Assemble & Bake: Place pasta mix in baking dish. Top with sliced chicken and extra cheese. Bake 15–20 min until hot and bubbly.
7. Serve: Garnish with parsley. Serve warm.

Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings
• Kcal: ~600 per serving

✨ A crowd-pleasing pasta bake with creamy ranch, melty cheese, and savory chicken-bacon goodness!