Description
Sticky Maple BBQ Ranch Chicken Pasta is a delectable blend of creamy pasta, tender chicken, and a smoky-sweet sauce that will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon (crumbled)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, combine cooked chicken, BBQ sauce, maple syrup, and ranch dressing mix. Heat for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream until combined.
- Add the cooked pasta, cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon to the skillet. Stir until the cheese melts and everything is heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg