High Protein Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
A comforting bowl of creamy pasta featuring protein-packed chicken, crispy bacon, and bold ranch flavors, perfect for any weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Regular
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cottage cheese or Greek yogurt
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, saving a little pasta water if needed.
- Sauté the chicken in a large skillet with olive oil over medium heat until browned and cooked through.
- Combine the crumbled bacon, chicken broth, and ranch seasoning mix, then bring to a gentle simmer.
- Create the creamy sauce by stirring in cottage cheese or Greek yogurt until well combined.
- Toss in the cooked pasta, gently coating it in the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Pairs deliciously with a side salad or garlic bread. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg