Chicken Ranch Pasta
Chicken ranch pasta is a comforting dish that blends tender chicken and colorful vegetables in a creamy ranch sauce, all tossed with perfectly cooked pasta. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings, delivering satisfying flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Whether served warm or chilled as a pasta salad, this delightful meal brings joy to the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and dice vegetables.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add chicken seasoned with salt and pepper. Sauté until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add Garlic and Veggies: Stir in minced garlic and diced bell peppers; cook until softened (3-4 minutes).
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a separate pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente; drain.
- Create the Ranch Sauce: Lower heat and pour ranch dressing over chicken mixture; stir until combined.
- Combine Everything: Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss with the sauce. Sprinkle generously with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg