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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.

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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. 1

    Season the chicken breasts on both sides with Cajun seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and ranch seasoning powder.

  2. 2

    Rub the seasonings into the chicken to ensure it's well-coated.

  3. 3

    Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions.

  4. 4

    In a large pan, cook the bacon until crispy.

  5. 5

    Remove the cooked bacon from the pan and set it aside, leaving the bacon grease in the pan.

  6. 6

    Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the same pan with the bacon grease.

  7. 7

    Cook the chicken on both sides until fully cooked and browned.

  8. 8

    Cover the pan with a lid to help the chicken cook through.

  9. 9

    Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pan, dice it into bite-sized pieces, and set it aside.

  10. 10

    In the same pan, add the minced garlic to the remaining grease and sauté until fragrant.

  11. 11

    Pour in the heavy cream.

  12. 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. 13

    Stir the sauce until the seasonings are well combined and allow it to thicken.

  14. 14

    Add the shaved Parmesan and shredded mozzarella cheese to the sauce.

  15. 15

    Stir until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.

  16. 16

    Add the cooked pasta to the sauce.

  17. 17

    Add the diced chicken to the pan.

  18. 18

    Crumble the cooked bacon and add it to the pasta.

  19. 19

    Stir everything together until the pasta, chicken, and bacon are fully coated in the creamy sauce.

  20. 20

    Sprinkle with fresh parsley.

  21. 21

    Serve the pasta hot, optionally with a side of garlic bread.

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