Cheesy Ranch Chicken Pasta
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish loaded with chicken, cheese, and a zesty ranch dressing.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup ranch dressing
- 1 can cream of chicken soup condensed
- 0.5 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces pasta penne or rotini recommended, cooked according to package directions
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large skillet, season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the ranch dressing, condensed cream of chicken soup, and milk. Mix well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the cheesy ranch sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese or chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
This recipe can be customized with different types of pasta or cheeses. You can also add cooked vegetables like broccoli or peas.