Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and easy comfort food dish combining chicken, turkey bacon, and ranch flavors.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, crumbled turkey bacon, ranch dressing, cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta to the mixture and stir until well combined.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding diced tomatoes or green onions as a topping.
- Feel free to use regular bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta, easy comfort food, turkey bacon