Description
Smoky Ranch Chicken & Sausage Pasta is the ultimate comfort dish that blends the savory flavors of tender chicken and smoky sausage with a creamy ranch sauce. This delightful meal comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends and family. The combination of rich cheese and zesty ranch dressing creates a satisfying experience that warms the heart and pleases the palate. Whether served family-style or in individual bowls, this pasta dish is sure to impress everyone at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 12 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and sausage; cook until onions are translucent and sausage is browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in shredded chicken, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, ranch dressing, and uncooked pasta. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low.
- Simmer while stirring occasionally until pasta is cooked through (about 10-12 minutes).
- Stir in cheddar cheese until melted to create a creamy sauce.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg