Description
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish combining tender chicken, cheddar cheese, and ranch seasoning for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in ranch dressing, milk, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and stir until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheddar for better melting.
- Adjust ranch dressing to taste for stronger flavor.
- Add vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: cheddar chicken ranch pasta, creamy pasta, easy dinner