Description
This One-Pan BBQ Bacon Ranch Chicken Pasta is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken, smoky bacon, and creamy ranch flavors in a single skillet. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish is easy to make and offers a satisfying meal with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 8 ounces Penne Pasta (or substitute with rigatoni or fusilli)
- 1 cup BBQ Sauce
- 1 packet Ranch Seasoning Mix
- 6 slices Bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
- 2 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
- 2 Green Onions (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Pasta: In the same skillet, add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in penne pasta and cook according to package instructions (about 10-12 minutes) until al dente. Drain excess liquid, leaving a bit behind for sauce consistency.
- Combine the Ingredients: Return chicken to the skillet, add BBQ sauce, ranch seasoning mix, and halved cherry tomatoes. Stir to combine.
- Add the Bacon and Cheese: Sprinkle crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese over the pasta mixture. Cover skillet and let sit for 3-5 minutes, until cheese is melted.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with chopped green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with firm tofu or sautéed mushrooms.
- To make gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta alternatives.
- Adjust the level of BBQ sauce and ranch seasoning for spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg