Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

Ingredients

12 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or your choice)

• 1 lb chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)

: I sies brach seasoning

1 packet ranch seasoning mix (1 oz)

• 1 cup chicken broth

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 11/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking chicken)

Salt and pepper (to taste)

• Optional garnish: chopped parsley or grated Parmesan

Directions

Step 1: Cook the Pasta
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Step 2: Cook the Bacon
1. In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat
2. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Leave about 2 tbsp of bacon grease in the skillet.
Step 3: Cook the Chicken
1. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
2. Add olive oil to the skillet (if needed) and cook the chick nithe bacon grease over medium heat until golden and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes). Remove the chicken and set aside.
Step 4: Make the Sauce
1. In the same skillet, pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream.
Stir to combine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom
2. Whisk in the ranch seasoning packet and bring the sauce to a
3. Stir in the mozzarella cheese until melted and smooth.
Step 5: Combine Everything
1. Add the cooked pasta, chicken, and bacon to the skillet with the
2. Toss to coat everything evenly.
3. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to let the flavors meld together. Ac seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
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1. Garnish *ith chopped parsley or
2. Parmesar cheese (Optiohaly.
3. Serve hot and enjoy!

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