Description
This One-Pot Smoky Cheddar Ranch Chicken and Sausage Pasta is a creamy, comforting dish with tender chicken, smoky sausage, and pasta, all cooked in a rich ranch-flavored sauce that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 12 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and sliced smoked sausage. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned.
- Stir in diced onion and minced garlic. Cook for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir in ranch seasoning and uncooked pasta. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked and the sauce has thickened.
- Remove from heat. Stir in shredded cheddar until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Top with chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy creamy pasta with smoky sausage and tender chicken in every bite.
Notes
- For extra richness, you can add more cheese or a little bit of cream after cooking.
- For a lighter version, substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or milk, though the texture may be less creamy.
- Make sure to stir the pasta occasionally while simmering to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- For added flavor, consider using a smoked paprika or adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg