Description
This Chicken Spaghetti with Ranch Seasoning and Turkey Bacon is the ultimate comfort food dish, combining creamy flavors with a crunchy texture from the turkey bacon. It's easy to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings with friends.
Ingredients
1 lb Spaghetti
2 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
8–10 slices Turkey Baco
2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 medium Onion, chopped
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 (10.5 oz) can Cream of Chicken Soup (condensed)
1 cup Milk
1/2 cup Sour Cream
1 (1 oz) packet Dry Ranch Seasoning Mix
1.5 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese (divided)
Salt to taste
Black Pepper to taste
2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside
- Step 2: While the spaghetti cooks, place the turkey bacon slices in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until crispy. Remove the bacon, crumble it, and set aside. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat in the skillet
- Step 3: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Add olive oil to the skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until fully cooked through. Remove from the skillet, let it rest, then shred or dice the chicke
- Step 4: In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute
- Step 5: Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, and dry ranch seasoning mix. Whisk until smooth and heated through
- Step 6: Add the cooked spaghetti, shredded chicken, and about 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the sauce. Stir gently until everything is coated
- Step 7: Pour the mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly
- Step 8: Garnish with fresh parsley and crumbled turkey bacon before serving
Notes
Make sure to adjust the seasoning to taste before serving.
This dish can be prepared ahead of time and baked when needed.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg