Smoky Cheddar Ranch Chicken & Beef Sausage Pasta
Discover how to make Smoky Cheddar Ranch Chicken & Beef Sausage Pasta step by step for an easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts cubed
- 12 oz beef smoked sausage sliced
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 3 tbsp olive oil divided
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz smoked cheddar grated
- ¼ cup cream cheese
- Green onions and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp ranch seasoning. Brown in 1 tbsp oil (5-6 min). Add sliced sausage, cook 2-3 min more. Remove to plate.
- In same pot, sauté onions in remaining oil (3 min). Add garlic and bell pepper (2 min). Stir in spices and remaining ranch seasoning.
- Add butter, then pour in broth and bring to boil. Add pasta, cook until al dente (10-12 min). Reserve ½ cup cooking liquid.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream and cream cheese until melted. Gradually add smoked cheddar until smooth.
- Return chicken and sausage to pot. Combine and heat through. Add reserved cooking liquid if needed for consistency.
- Garnish with green onions and parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving)
- Calories: 685 per serving
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Protein: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 986mg
- Cholesterol: 148mg