Cajun Bacon Chicken Ranch Pasta
This recipe shows you how to make a delicious and creamy Cajun bacon chicken ranch pasta, a perfect dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts
- Cajun seasoning
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Smoked paprika
- Ranch seasoning powder
- Bacon strips
- Rotini pasta
- garlic
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
- Parsley
- Garlic bread
Method
- 1
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with Cajun seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and ranch seasoning powder.
- 2
Rub the seasonings into the chicken to ensure it's well-coated.
- 3
Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions.
- 4
In a large pan, cook the bacon until crispy.
- 5
Remove the cooked bacon from the pan and set it aside, leaving the bacon grease in the pan.
- 6
Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the same pan with the bacon grease.
- 7
Cook the chicken on both sides until fully cooked and browned.
- 8
Cover the pan with a lid to help the chicken cook through.
- 9
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pan, dice it into bite-sized pieces, and set it aside.
- 10
In the same pan, add the minced garlic to the remaining grease and sauté until fragrant.
- 11
Pour in the heavy cream.
- 12
Season the cream sauce with the same spices used for the chicken: Cajun seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and ranch seasoning.
- 13
Stir the sauce until the seasonings are well combined and allow it to thicken.
- 14
Add the shaved Parmesan and shredded mozzarella cheese to the sauce.
- 15
Stir until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
- 16
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce.
- 17
Add the diced chicken to the pan.
- 18
Crumble the cooked bacon and add it to the pasta.
- 19
Stir everything together until the pasta, chicken, and bacon are fully coated in the creamy sauce.
- 20
Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- 21
Serve the pasta hot, optionally with a side of garlic bread.
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