Description
Discover how to make a rich Chicken Smoked Beef Ranch Pasta that blends smoky meat, tender chicken, and a tangy ranch sauce for a comforting dinner that serves four.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne or rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb smoked beef
- thinly sliced
- 2 boneless
- skinless chicken breasts
- cut into bite‑size pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion
- finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic
- minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup low‑fat milk
- ½ cup ranch dressing mix
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh chives
- chopped
- for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the pasta, and cook according to package directions until al dente.
- Drain, reserving ½ cup of pasta water, and set aside.,Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat.
- Add the smoked beef slices and sear for 2‑3 minutes until they develop a light crust.
- Remove the beef and set aside.,Add the remaining olive oil and diced onion to the skillet.
- Sauté for 3‑4 minutes until translucent, then stir in the garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds.,Add the chicken pieces, seasoning with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5‑6 minutes until the chicken is golden and cooked through.,Reduce heat to medium and pour in the heavy cream and milk, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the ranch dressing mix and let the sauce simmer gently for 3‑4 minutes.,Return the smoked beef to the skillet, then add the cooked pasta.
- Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if the sauce needs loosening.,Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts into the sauce, creating a glossy coating.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.,Serve immediately, garnished with chopped chives for a fresh pop of color and flavor.
Notes
- Nutrition is approximate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
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