Your weeknight dinner plans just got sorted with this unbelievably fast and flavorful Creamy Ranch Pasta with Cajun Spiced Chicken Thighs! In just 20 minutes, you'll be enjoying this delicious ranch-flavored pasta made with cream cheese, lemon zest, and Harmony Ranch Blend. Toss in some spinach for nutrition and top with juicy Southwest Blend-spiced chicken thighs. This is the ultimate comfort dish that's easy to make and guaranteed to become a new family favorite.

Serves: 4

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Total time: 20 minutes

For the pasta:

• 10 ounces fettuccine, spaghetti, or your favorite long noodles
• 4 oz cream cheese, cut into large cubes
• 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Harmony Ranch Blend
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
  

For the chicken:

• 1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Harmony Southwest Blend
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  

Instructions:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions, then drain the pasta, reserving at least 1 1/2 cups of pasta water.

2. While the pasta cooks, make the chicken. Add the chicken thighs to a large bowl. Drizzle on the olive oil and season with Harmony Southwest Blend, salt, and garlic powder. Use clean hands to toss the chicken until evenly coated.

3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken thighs. Cook for about 4 minutes per side until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Let rest for a few minutes, then chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.

4. Add the chopped spinach to a large mixing bowl. Top with the drained pasta, cubed cream cheese, Harmony Ranch Blend, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water. Use tongs to toss the pasta, adding more pasta water as needed, until the cream cheese is fully melted. Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired.

5. Serve the pasta in shallow bowls with the chopped chicken on top.