Description
Indulge in the creamy and flavorful delight of Smoky Garlic Butter Ranch Chicken Pasta. This easy-to-make dish combines tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a rich garlic butter ranch sauce that is both comforting and satisfying. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this one-pan wonder not only saves you time on cleanup but also impresses with its delicious taste. In just 35 minutes, you can serve a mouthwatering meal that will have everyone asking for seconds. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or swap proteins to make it your own!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 12 oz pasta (your choice)
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 oz ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup smoked mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in ranch seasoning and cook for another minute.
- Add cooked chicken, heavy cream, chicken broth, and pasta; bring to a simmer and cook until heated through.
- Mix in Parmesan and smoked mozzarella cheeses. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 250g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 115mg