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Cheesy Ranch Chicken and Sausage Pasta

Published: Jul 23, 2025 by Jay (Spinelli) · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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This Cheesy Ranch Chicken and Sausage Pasta is a flavor-packed comfort food favorite that brings together tender pasta, juicy chicken, and smoky sausage in a creamy ranch-seasoned cheese sauce. Each bite delivers rich, savory goodness with a touch of tang from the ranch and seared meats to the perfectly cooked penne.

For me the sausage adds a deep, smoky flavor while the chicken soaks up the creamy sauce . This one-pan meal that’s incredibly easy to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners when you want something filling and crave-worthy.

A creamy serving of cheesy ranch chicken and sausage pasta on a black plate. The dish features tender penne pasta coated in a ranch-seasoned cheese sauce, with seared chicken chunks and slices of smoked sausage.

Best Pasta Options For This Recipe

Penne
A top choice thanks to its hollow shape and ridges, which grab onto the creamy ranch sauce beautifully.

Rotini
The spiral shape holds the sauce well and mixes easily with sliced sausage and chunks of chicken.

Rigatoni
Similar to penne but larger, rigatoni gives a heartier bite and captures sauce and meat in every tube.

Farfalle (Bowties)
Their flat surface and pinched center hold creamy sauces and pair nicely with the textures of sausage and chicken.

Shells (Medium or Large)
Shells scoop up bits of meat and cheese sauce, making every bite extra flavorful.

Stick with short, sturdy pasta shapes that can stand up to a thick sauce and the weight of the proteins. Avoid long pastas like spaghetti or angel hair, which won’t hold the sauce as well.

A creamy serving of cheesy ranch chicken and sausage pasta on a black plate. The dish features tender penne pasta coated in a ranch-seasoned cheese sauce, with seared chicken chunks and slices of smoked sausage.

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A creamy serving of cheesy ranch chicken and sausage pasta on a black plate. The dish features tender penne pasta coated in a ranch-seasoned cheese sauce, with seared chicken chunks and slices of smoked sausage.

Cheesy Ranch Chicken and Sausage Pasta

This Cheesy Ranch Chicken and Sausage Pasta is a creamy, one-pan dish made with juicy chicken, smoky sausage, and pasta tossed in a rich ranch-seasoned cheese sauce. Quick and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Smoked Sausage
  • 1 pound Boneless Chicken Breast diced
  • 12 oz Penne Pasta
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese
  • ½ cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 4 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 packet Ranch Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 teaspoon Season Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika

Instructions
 

  • In a large sauté pan or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add sliced sausage cook until seared on both sides. Remove set aside.
  • In the same pan add cubed chicken to the pan. Season lightly with season salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Sauté for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink and golden brown. Remove set aside
  • Pour chicken broth in the pan. Add pasta. Stir in the ranch seasoning until fully combined. Bring to boil. Reduce and simmer 10 to 12 mins. Cook until the pasta is tender.
  • Add cooked chicken and sausage back to the pan. Combine.
  • Stir in heavy whipping cream and cheese. Reduce heat to low. Mix until cheese melts
  • Turn off heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley or sliced green onions for a fresh finish. Serve warm and enjoy your creamy, cheesy, ranch-seasoned pasta!

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Recipe Tips

For even more flavor, brown the sausage slices first and cook the chicken in the same pan to capture all those savory drippings. Use freshly shredded deli cheese for the smoothest sauce and stir in a little pasta water if it gets too thick.
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