Description
A quick 30-minute comfort dish with tender chicken, bowtie pasta, and a creamy tangy ranch sauce. Perfect for weeknight meals or casual gatherings, this hearty recipe delights with layers of savory, herby flavor at an unbeatable budget-friendly price.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-size pieces)
12 oz bowtie pasta (farfalle)
1 oz ranch seasoning mix
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp minced garlic
1 small onion (diced)
1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
Instructions
Boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat
Add garlic and onion, sauté until softened (2-3 minutes)
Add chicken pieces, cook until golden brown and nearly cooked through (3-4 minutes)
Pour in ranch seasoning, heavy cream, milk, and cream of mushroom soup; stir until smooth
Whisk in parmesan cheese and simmer sauce while chicken finishes cooking (5-7 minutes)
Drain pasta and mix into the skillet with the chicken-sauce mixture
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed
Notes
Substitute chicken thighs for richer flavor or use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken
Add steamed broccoli or sautéed spinach for extra veggies
Use shredded cheese for easier incorporation
Leftovers keep in the fridge for 3-4 days
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 140mg