Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this One-Pan Creamy Cheddar Sausage Ranch Chicken Pasta. Combining juicy chicken, savory sausage, and creamy cheese enveloped in perfectly cooked pasta, this dish is a warm hug on a plate. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, it’s an unforgettable recipe that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 8 oz fusilli or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook for about 5 minutes until browned.
- Push the sausage to one side and add diced chicken breasts. Sauté until golden and cooked through, roughly 7-10 minutes.
- Stir in pasta, chicken broth, and heavy cream until well combined.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and cheddar cheese over the mixture. Stir until the cheese melts and creates a creamy sauce.
- Lower the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until the pasta absorbs liquid and becomes tender.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg