Description
Creamy Smoky Ranch Chicken & Sausage Pasta Skillet is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken, smoky sausage, and a rich, creamy ranch sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, this one-pan dish is not only quick to prepare in just 40 minutes but also bursting with flavors that will impress everyone at your table. Customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins for a meal that suits every taste. Gather around for a satisfying bowl of creamy goodness that’s sure to warm hearts and bellies alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb diced chicken breast
- 1 lb sliced smoked sausage
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and sausage; cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, and ranch seasoning; stir well.
- Add uncooked penne pasta; bring to boil while stirring.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 12-15 minutes until pasta is cooked and sauce thickens.
- Stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 110mg