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Creamy Garlic Chicken and Bacon Ranch Pasta

Indulge in a luscious and comforting Creamy Garlic Chicken and Bacon Ranch Pasta dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners. Made using simple ingredients and prepared with a no-fuss approach, this dish is packed with flavor and will undoubtedly leave everyone craving more.
4
45 min
TOTAL TIME
893
CALORIES
$1.91
PER SERVING
Creamy Garlic Chicken and Bacon Ranch Pasta
Directions
7 STEPS
15 min
PREP TIME
30 min
COOK TIME
45 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Cook penne pasta in a large pot of boiling water according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain, and set aside.
2
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3
Add cubed chicken to the skillet, and sprinkle with paprika, chili powder, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and salt. Cook for several minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
4
Remove the skillet from heat, and stir in the minced garlic.
5
Mix in the cooked, crumbled bacon and cooked penne pasta with the chicken.
6
Add ranch dressing, grated parmesan cheese, and most of the chopped parsley to the skillet. Stir, and gently heat everything over medium heat.
7
Remove from heat when the chicken and pasta are heated through. Top with the remaining chopped parsley before serving.
Health Info
Macros
46g
CARBS
60g
FAT
41g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
MILK
EGGS
WHEAT
Frequently Asked Questions
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