Description
Hidden Valley Ranch Chicken Pasta is a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful pasta dish made with tender chicken, ranch seasoning, and cheddar cheese. Perfect for quick dinners, meal prep, or comforting weeknight meals, this easy chicken pasta recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
2 cups pasta
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning mix
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup chicken broth
2 cloves garlic
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1. Boil a pot of salted water and cook your pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
2. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until browned and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, reduce heat and sautée minced garlic until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Whisk in the ranch seasoning and simmer for a few minutes to thicken.
4. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until smooth and creamy.
5. Return cooked chicken and pasta to the skillet. Toss everything until well coated. Add reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
6. Serve hot, optionally topped with more cheese or parsley.
Notes
Cool leftovers completely before storing.
Add a splash of broth or milk when reheating.
Customize with spinach, bacon, or different cheeses.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg