Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta: A Juicy Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and savory Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta recipe that uses juicy turkey bacon for a healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop into pieces.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and garlic powder, then stir in the cooked chicken.
- Add the ranch dressing and mix well, followed by the cooked pasta and bacon.
- Top with cheddar cheese and green onions, then stir to combine.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Pasta Recipe