Description
Creamy Smoky Ranch Chicken & Sausage Pasta Skillet combines savory chicken and flavorful smoked sausage in a rich, creamy ranch sauce served over tender penne pasta. This one-pan dish is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 40 minutes—but also offers a comforting taste that’s perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. With its hearty flavors and easy cleanup, this meal is sure to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and sliced sausage; cook until the chicken is no longer pink and the sausage is browned (5–7 minutes).
- Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, and ranch seasoning; mix well to create the sauce.
- Add uncooked penne pasta directly to the skillet; bring to a boil while stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 12–15 minutes until pasta is al dente and sauce thickens.
- Stir in shredded cheddar until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 100mg