30-Minute Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Ranch Pasta Bake Heaven
A creamy pasta bake with crispy chicken and ranch flavor, cooked in an air fryer for a quick and delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente, then drain.
- Toss chicken with olive oil, ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Air fry chicken at 375°F for 12 minutes, shaking halfway.
- Mix cooked pasta with sour cream, milk, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Stir in chicken and cheddar cheese.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with Parmesan.
- Air fry at 350°F for 5 minutes until cheese melts.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a faster option.
- Adjust ranch seasoning to taste.
- Broil for extra crispiness if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg