Cheddar Chicken & Bacon Pasta

Cheddar Bacon  Chicken Ranch Pasta

July 12, 2017 by Sabba Rahbar

Our new favorite pasta obsession! Without a doubt!

PREP TIME15 MinutesCOOK TIME20 MinutesDIFFICULTYEasySERVINGS4

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
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

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.