Description
This Hidden Valley Ranch Chicken Pasta is a creamy, comforting, and flavorful one-skillet meal perfect for busy weeknights. It features tender chicken and pasta coated in a rich, cheesy ranch sauce, making it a family-friendly favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning mix
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rotini pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 6–8 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then whisk in the Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning mix until fully dissolved.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and mix until the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
- Return cooked chicken to the pan and stir to coat in the sauce. Add drained pasta and toss everything together until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for a creamier, smoother sauce.
- To make the sauce thinner, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
- This Hidden Valley Ranch chicken pasta is great for meal prep and holds up well for leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg