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Hearty Weeknight Dinner: Smoky Cheddar Ranch Chicken & Beef Sausage Pasta
Clara W.Pawel

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.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Fusion

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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. In same pot, sauté onions in remaining oil (3 min). Add garlic and bell pepper (2 min). Stir in spices and remaining ranch seasoning.
  3. Add butter, then pour in broth and bring to boil. Add pasta, cook until al dente (10-12 min). Reserve ½ cup cooking liquid.
  4. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream and cream cheese until melted. Gradually add smoked cheddar until smooth.
  5. Return chicken and sausage to pot. Combine and heat through. Add reserved cooking liquid if needed for consistency.
  6. 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