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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Meal Prep

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  • Author: laloti
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Paleo

Description

A comforting blend of tender chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch dressing with hearty pasta, perfect for meal prep.


Ingredients

  • 8 oz pasta of choice (high-protein or whole wheat works great)
  • 2 chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise (4 cutlets)
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 8 slices bacon
  • 1 head broccoli, chopped
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise


Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
  2. In the last 2–3 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli to soften.
  3. Drain the pasta and broccoli, setting them aside.
  4. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  5. Pan-sear or bake the chicken until golden and cooked through.
  6. Slice the chicken into strips.
  7. Cook the bacon until crisp, then crumble it.
  8. In a bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, ranch seasoning, and mayo until smooth.
  9. In a large bowl or meal prep containers, combine pasta, chicken, broccoli, bacon, and cheese.
  10. Toss with the ranch sauce.

Notes

For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in ranch dressing for a few hours. Substitute bacon with turkey bacon for a healthier option.