Cheesy Ranch Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Skillet
A quick and easy weeknight dinner featuring chicken, broccoli, and pasta in a creamy ranch sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rotini pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup heavy cream or milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil or butter for cooking
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta until al dente and drain.
- Sauté the diced chicken in oil until browned and fully cooked.
- Introduce broccoli florets to the skillet and cook until tender.
- Combine the pasta, ranch seasoning, cream or milk, and cheddar cheese.
Notes
Use fresh broccoli for the best flavor, and don’t overcook the pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/creamy-ranch-chicken-pasta/