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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 (penne or similar short pasta)Grains300 g
  • chicken breast (diced, seasoned with salt, pepper and paprika)Meat500 g
  • bacon (diced)Meat120 g
  • Greek yogurt (plain, low-fat)Dairy200 g
  • light cream cheese (softened)Dairy100 g
  • parmesan (finely grated)Dairy40 g
  • milk (semi-skimmed)Dairy120 ml
  • garlic (minced)Produce2 pieces
  • dill (fresh, chopped)Produce10 g
  • chives (fresh, chopped)Produce10 g
  • parsley (fresh, chopped)Produce10 g
  • olive oil (for cooking)Pantry15 ml
  • salt (to taste)Spices5 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Spices2 g
  • paprika (for the chicken)Spices3 g

per serving

Nutrition

611kcal

Carbs
61 g
Proteins
44 g
Fat
21 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

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

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the pasta

    • Bring salted water to a boil in a stockpot and cook the pasta until al dente.
    • Drain the pasta in a colander, keeping a little cooking water aside.
    Step 1
  2. Crisp the bacon

    • Heat a frying pan over medium heat and cook the bacon until golden and crispy.
    • Set the bacon aside on a plate, keeping the rendered fat in the pan.
    Step 2
  3. Cook the chicken

    • Season the chicken with salt, pepper and paprika.
    • Add the olive oil to the pan and cook the chicken until golden and cooked through.
    • Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
    Step 3
  4. Make the ranch sauce

    • Lower the heat, then stir in the cream cheese and milk until smooth.
    • Add the Greek yogurt, parmesan, dill, chives and parsley and stir into a creamy sauce.
    Step 4
  5. Combine and serve

    • Add the drained pasta and crispy bacon to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce.
    • Loosen with a splash of pasta water if needed, then serve.
    Step 5