Do you love Ranch and chicken alfredo? Then this Creamy Ranch Chicken Pasta is a dream come true!
My love of ranch flavor used to be limited to dunking potato chips into dip made with store-bought ranch dressing mix and sour cream, and that was a rare treat. I think it was when I tried homemade buttermilk ranch dressing mix from this recipe at Robyn’s View that I started to expand my ranchy horizons. The mix is so easy to make, and you can do so much with it!
One of my fav ranch creations is this tasty, creamy pasta dish. It is quick and easy to make and a nice change from plain alfredo sauce. Speaking of alfredo sauce, I made a bad one the other night when we were staying in the country. For some reason I am a worse cook there! The altitude is over 3,000 feet, and I don’t know if that makes a difference. I also have a different stove, pans, and a limited spice cabinet. I have been cooking in my same kitchen for over 15 years, so maybe a new home takes some getting used to. Do you feel like you have to adjust to cooking in a different kitchen?
Don’t worry though. This is a tried and true recipe that I developed a long time ago at my own house :) I’ve made it many times since, and I hope you will make it soon in your own kitchen. Be sure to leave a comment letting me know how you like it!
Mix olive oil, dill, salt, and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Add diced chicken, and stir to coat.
Spray 12″ skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Saute chicken until cooked through, then add squash. Cook for 2 more minutes, and remove chicken and squash to a clean bowl and set aside.
Cook pasta according to package directions.
While pasta cooks, melt the butter over medium-high heat in the same skillet used for the chicken. Whisk flour into butter until smooth. Add chicken broth about ΒΌ c. at a time, whisking well until smooth before adding more. Slowly stir in milk, whisking constantly. Simmer and whisk frequently until bubbly and thickened.
Add cream cheese and ranch mix, and whisk into sauce until combined. Spoon chicken and squash into sauce, leaving excess liquid behind. Add spinach, and gently simmer and stir sauce for 3-5 minutes, until spinach is wilted and chicken is heated through. Add pepper to taste.
Stir drained pasta into sauce and serve. Enjoy!
Author:Andi
Prep Time:10
Cook Time:20
Category:Main
Cuisine:Pasta
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Andi Gleeson
11 comments
Liz
8 years ago
Sounds good Andi. Thank you and have a good weekend.
Nutmeg Nanny
8 years ago
Oh heck yes! I’m all about pasta but even more so when you throw in ranch :)
Andi Gleeson
8 years ago
Me too :) Thanks!!
Michelle | A Latte Food
8 years ago
This sounds amazing! I love, love, love Ranch and chicken together, and adding pasta to the whole deal? Brilliant!
Andi Gleeson
8 years ago
Thank you, Michelle! I’m kinda partial to chicken and ranch too ;)
Erin @ Texanerin Baking
8 years ago
Oh, I hate cooking in kitchens that aren’t mine! Unless there’s someone there to clean up for me. :D And this pasta must be so delicious with the ranch mix!
Jessica - The Novice Chef
8 years ago
This sounds so good! I love anything ranch flavored!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious
8 years ago
Ranch is just one of the most compelling flavors, right? This looks GREAT for a family dinner!
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11 comments
Sounds good Andi. Thank you and have a good weekend.
Oh heck yes! I’m all about pasta but even more so when you throw in ranch :)
Me too :) Thanks!!
This sounds amazing! I love, love, love Ranch and chicken together, and adding pasta to the whole deal? Brilliant!
Thank you, Michelle! I’m kinda partial to chicken and ranch too ;)
Oh, I hate cooking in kitchens that aren’t mine! Unless there’s someone there to clean up for me. :D And this pasta must be so delicious with the ranch mix!
This sounds so good! I love anything ranch flavored!
Ranch is just one of the most compelling flavors, right? This looks GREAT for a family dinner!
Thank you, Dorothy!