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High-Protein Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
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High-Protein Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

35 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • pasta (dried, e.g. penne or fusilli)Grains300 g
  • chicken breast (diced)Meat500 g
  • bacon (chopped)Meat150 g
  • Greek yogurt (low-fat)Dairy200 g
  • light cream cheese (softened)Dairy100 g
  • milkDairy120 ml
  • parmesan (grated)Dairy40 g
  • ranch seasoning (dried mix)Spices15 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce2 pieces
  • olive oilPantry15 ml
  • saltSpices3 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • chives (chopped)Produce10 g

per serving

Nutrition

620kcal

Carbs
60 g
Proteins
50 g
Fat
20 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Stockpot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the pasta

    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
    • Cook the pasta until al dente, then drain, reserving a little cooking water.
    Step 1
  2. Crisp the bacon

    • Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
    • Add the bacon and cook until golden and crispy.
    • Remove the bacon and set aside, keeping the fat in the pan.
    Step 2
  3. Cook the chicken

    • Season the chicken with salt and black pepper.
    • Sear the chicken in the same pan until golden and cooked through.
    • Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
    Step 3
  4. Make the ranch sauce

    • Lower the heat and stir in the cream cheese and milk until smooth.
    • Whisk in the Greek yogurt, ranch seasoning and parmesan.
    • Loosen with a splash of pasta water if needed.
    Step 4
  5. Combine and serve

    • Add the pasta and crispy bacon to the pan and toss to coat.
    • Sprinkle with chives and serve.
    Step 5