1. Prepare the Ingredients

Start by dicing the chicken breast into small, bite-sized pieces. Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy, then crumble it into small pieces. Set the cooked bacon aside. In the same skillet, brown the ground beef, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula. Drain any excess fat from the beef and set it aside as well.

2. Cook the Pasta

In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Once cooked, drain the pasta, reserving about a cup of pasta water for later. Set the pasta aside.

3. Sauté the Aromatics

While the pasta is cooking, heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, until fragrant. The onions and garlic provide the base of the dish’s savory flavor.

4. Cook the Chicken

Add the diced chicken breast to the skillet with the onions and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the chicken is browned and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure the chicken cooks evenly on all sides. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet and set it aside.

5. Prepare the Ranch Sauce

In the same skillet, add the ground beef, crumbled bacon, and ranch seasoning mix. Stir to combine, and then add the heavy cream and milk to create the creamy ranch sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently. Let the sauce cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly. If the sauce gets too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water to thin it out to your desired consistency.

6. Combine the Ingredients

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the beef, bacon, and ranch sauce. Stir everything together to combine. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing it gently to coat the pasta evenly with the creamy sauce. Add the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese, stirring until the cheese has melted into the sauce. Taste the dish and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

7. Simmer and Heat Through

Once everything is combined and the cheese has melted, let the dish simmer for 2-3 minutes to ensure everything is heated through. The pasta should be coated in a creamy, cheesy ranch sauce. If the mixture seems too thick, add more pasta water a little at a time to achieve the desired consistency.

8. Garnish and Serve

Once the pasta is fully coated and heated through, serve it on individual plates or family-style in a large serving dish. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and added freshness. This Chicken Beef Bacon Ranch Pasta is now ready to enjoy!