Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add cooked chicken and garlic powder, sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Add ranch dressing, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses to the skillet, stirring until the sauce is smooth and hot.
- Mix in cooked pasta and crumbled bacon, toss to combine and coat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for added freshness.
- Use rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 680 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg