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Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

Serves: 4 people
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
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Ingredients

  • FOR THE CHICKEN
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped

 

  • FOR THE PASTA
  • 1 box penne pasta
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix

Instructions

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1) Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

2) In a deep skillet over medium high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until chicken is cooked through. Add bacon to skillet and stir to combine. Remove from heat and set chicken and bacon aside.

3) In the same skillet, make your sauce. Melt 1 tablespoon butter; whisk together with flour and ranch dressing mix. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly until combined. Simmer for 5 minutes.

4) Add cheddar cheese and stir until cheese is completely melted. Stir in chopped parsley. Remove from heat.

5) Add cooked pasta to cheese sauce, mixing until the pasta is fully coated. Add chicken and bacon. Stir to combine.

6) Serve and enjoy!