Description
Looking for a quick and creamy dinner idea that’ll wow the whole family? Hidden Valley Ranch Chicken Pasta is the perfect one-pan comfort food. Loaded with juicy chicken, cheesy ranch-flavored sauce, and pasta that catches every drop of goodness, this easy dinner recipe comes together in under 30 minutes. Ideal for weeknight meals, meal prepping, or cozy food ideas, it’s one of those go-to easy recipes you’ll keep making again and again.
Ingredients
1 pound chicken breast
8 ounces penne pasta
1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 ounces cream cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear in olive oil over medium heat until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 1 minute. Add chicken broth and heavy cream, then stir in ranch seasoning until smooth.
3. Lower the heat and melt in cream cheese, followed by cheddar cheese. Stir until sauce is creamy.
4. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
5. Return chicken to the skillet and stir in the cooked pasta. Toss until fully coated and heated through. Serve warm.
Notes
Add a splash of reserved pasta water or extra broth if the sauce gets too thick.
Try using rotisserie chicken for a time-saving shortcut.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 820
- Fat: 34
- Saturated Fat: 17
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 120
Keywords: quick dinner, creamy pasta, easy chicken recipes, ranch pasta, weeknight meals, comfort food