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Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
Tastes like Alfredo without all the butter and calories!
Course:
Entrée
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
6
Ingredients
1
lb. box
penne pasta
8
strips
bacon
diced, divided
1
T.
butter
3
boneless skinless chicken breasts
cut into pieces
2
T.
all-purpose flour
1
packet
ranch seasoning mix
2
c.
milk
1
c.
cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper
to taste
Instructions
Cook pasta al dente, according to package directions; drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Drain grease, reserve 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings in the pan.
Add a tablespoon of butter to the bacon drippings and toss in chicken pieces; cook over medium-high heat, until lightly browned and no longer pink.
Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix and flour over the chicken; then add the 2 cups of milk. Stir until it is bubbly and thick. Reduce heat to medium.
Add the cheese and half of the diced bacon pieces to the pan; stir until melted.
Add the noodles to the sauce; stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with remaining bacon pieces and fresh chopped parsley.