Chicken Ranch Pasta
Chicken ranch pasta is a creamy, comforting dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and pasta in a zesty ranch sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this easy recipe promises to delight your taste buds with every bite. Imagine the aroma wafting through your kitchen as family and friends gather around the table, eagerly anticipating this delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Chop bell peppers and wash spinach.
- Cook pasta: Boil salted water, add pasta, and cook for about 8-10 minutes until al dente.
- Sauté chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown (about 6-8 minutes).
- Add veggies: Stir in chopped bell peppers for 3-4 minutes, then add spinach for an additional minute.
- Create sauce: Lower heat and mix in cream cheese and ranch dressing until smooth.
- Combine: Drain cooked pasta and add to the skillet, mixing thoroughly to coat in sauce. Top with Parmesan before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg