Description
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish featuring Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning, tender chicken, and a rich sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rotini pasta (or your favorite pasta shape)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking the chicken)
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized strips
- 1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning Mix (or about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for that rich, silky sauce)
- ½ cup chicken broth (to thin the sauce slightly and add depth)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (for an extra creamy, cheesy flavor)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional, for garnish)
- Optional Add-ins: Crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick, sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or broccoli to boost the veggie content, shredded mozzarella if you want it extra cheesy and gooey
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken strips and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Sprinkle Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning over the cooked chicken and stir to coat evenly.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce until well coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and optional add-ins if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of milk to loosen the sauce if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Hidden Valley Ranch Chicken Pasta, creamy pasta, ranch chicken pasta, easy dinner recipe