Valentina Ablaev
This chicken bacon ranch pasta is a delicious mix of our classic chicken bacon ranch bake and a creamy chicken alfredo! The pasta dish is hearty and so comforting! The rotini pasta absorbs the alfredo sauce and, along with the juicy chicken breast, makes for the best 30-minute meal.
We are obsessed with all things alfredo, and after perfecting our classic alfredo sauce recipe, we have found every way to use it, ha! From a simple shrimp alfredo pasta to something as extravagant as chicken lasagna alfredo rolls! You can’t go wrong with an alfredo dinner recipe, and this chicken bacon ranch pasta might be the easiest version of all!
Why Is Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta So Good?
This is one of those recipes that will leave you coming back for seconds! It’s right there next to our crack chicken recipe as one of the most addictive comfort foods. There’s something about the light ranch flavor paired with crispy bacon and juicy chicken.
The ingredients come together to make a satisfying and tasty pasta dinner. Best of all, this recipe is so easy to make that you won’t believe how quickly it all comes together.
Ingredients for Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
- Pasta – rotini pasta is the key to this delicious dish. The corkscrew-like shape allows for maximum alfredo sauce in each bite!
Substitute: You can also use penne, bowtie, rigatoni, and even fettuccine noodles instead of the rotini! - Chicken – our pan-seared chicken breast recipe is the easiest way to prepare juicy, crispy, and perfectly seasoned chicken!
- Substitute: This dish is so great that you can use whatever you have! Leftover rotisserie chicken? Toss those pieces in! Even shredded chicken tastes incredible in this dish!
- Alfredo sauce – our easy alfredo sauce recipe is our favorite way to make alfredo sauce from scratch. A heavy cream base with parmesan cheese and everything you need for the best homemade sauce.
- Ranch powder – Hidden Valley ranch seasoning is the perfect ranch powder that takes alfredo sauce to the next level.
- Bacon – use your favorite method to get crispy bacon bits. Our favorite has to be our air fryer bacon recipe! So quick and easy cleanup!
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
The easiest step-by-step instructions:
- Cook pasta. Boil the rotini pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
2. Prepare the chicken. Season the chicken breast with our homemade chicken seasoning blend. Warm a large skillet and add oil. On medium-high heat, sear the chicken on all sides. Once cooked, slice the chicken into strips.
3. Make alfredo sauce. Follow our step-by-step alfredo sauce recipe to make the perfect homemade sauce. Once cooked, stir in the ranch seasoning.
4. Combine. Add the pasta, chicken, and bacon bits to the sauce and stir to combine. Garnish with parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Other Cooking Methods:
- Crockpot – Add the ingredients, except the bacon, to a slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-5 hours. Top with crispy bacon when serving.
- Instant pot – Make this bacon chicken ranch dish in the pressure cooker like our instant pot alfredo recipe! Add pasta, alfredo sauce, ranch powder, and chicken to the instant pot. Cook on high for 10 minutes, and allow the pressure to release. Top off with crispy bacon pieces so they stay crispy.
Alfredo Pasta Bake:
If you love oven-baked alfredo pasta, you will love our chicken bacon ranch casserole recipe!
Expert Tips:
- Don’t burn the sauce! Keeping the heat on low-medium when making alfredo sauce from scratch is essential to prevent boiling the sauce. Low and slow is key!
- Add vegetables: Make this dish hearty and well-rounded by adding your favorite veggies. Broccoli, bell pepper, and sauteed mushrooms would all taste incredible.
How to Serve Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
This dish, like most alfredo pasta, tastes best served fresh. It tastes even better when served alongside some of our favorite sides and appetizers:
- Bread: Alfredo pasta is not complete without a course of bread! Crispy italian bread slices are a classic addition, but you can also make the fluffiest breadsticks from scratch!
- Salad: Complement this pasta with a chopped lettuce salad recipe!
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta FAQ’s
If you don’t have ranch powder, sub out ¼ cup of alfredo sauce for a ¼ cup of ranch! The flavor is delicious, and the dish is still creamy.
Yes, you can use canned alfredo sauce instead of homemade alfredo sauce. One jar is enough for this recipe.
Leftover rotisserie chicken makes the perfect protein for this dish!
Store & Reheat
- Storage. Keep leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Reheat. Warm up leftovers on the stovetop! Add the pasta to a pan and reheat on medium heat until warm.
- Freeze. We don’t recommend freezing this recipe.
More Pasta Recipes
If you enjoyed this chicken recipe, be sure to try our other popular recipes; here are some of our favorites:
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
Ingredients
- 8 oz rotini pasta cooked
- 1 recipe pan-seared chicken breast
- 1 recipe Alfredo sauce
- 2 Tbsp ranch powder
- 6 oz bacon cubed and cooked
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta and cover it to keep warm.
- Prepare one portion of our pan-seared chicken recipe. Once the chicken breasts are cooked, slice into thin pieces and set aside.
- In a deep skillet, cook one portion of our homemade alfredo sauce. Once the alfredo sauce is cooked, stir in the ranch powder.
- Add the cooked bacon to the pan, along with the pasta and chicken breast.
- Garnish with freshly grated parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
Notes
- Cook the alfredo sauce slowly to get the best creamy texture.
- Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Heat leftover pasta on a pan until warmed through.
