Description
Get ready for the ultimate comfort dish—Hidden Valley Ranch Chicken Pasta is a creamy, one-skillet wonder that’s perfect for quick weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings. Juicy chicken breast meets tangy ranch seasoning and luscious cream cheese in a rich sauce that clings to every spiral of rotini. It’s an easy recipe packed with flavor and ready in under 30 minutes. Whether you’re after easy dinner ideas, comfort food classics, or hearty meal prep favorites, this dish is a must-try. Great for anyone looking for quick meals, food ideas that please the whole family, or a new twist on creamy pasta.
Ingredients
2 cups rotini pasta
2 tablespoons butter
2 chicken breasts, sliced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup milk
1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
1. Cook rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced chicken, season with garlic powder and black pepper, and sear for 4–5 minutes per side until cooked through.
3. Lower the heat and add cream cheese to the skillet. Stir until melted and smooth.
4. Pour in the milk gradually while stirring to create a creamy sauce.
5. Add Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning and stir until fully incorporated.
6. Return cooked pasta to the skillet and toss well to coat with the sauce.
7. Sprinkle fresh parsley on top and serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan as a topping for an extra flavor boost.
To lighten the dish, substitute half the cream cheese with Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: easy dinner, creamy pasta, chicken recipes, comfort food, ranch pasta