Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta: A Delicious Turkey Bacon Twist
This Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is a delightful twist on the classic dish, using turkey bacon for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling, Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 5 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy; crumble and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, ranch dressing, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, and crumbled bacon.
- Toss to combine all ingredients well.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding diced bell peppers.
- This dish can be served cold as a pasta salad by refrigerating it for 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
Keywords: Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Pasta Recipe