Ingredients

1 pound of penne pasta

6 strips of bacon, diced

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 packet of ranch seasoning mix or one ounce

2 cups milk

1 tbsp butter

Salt and pepper

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into pieces)

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Step 1: Start by cooking your pasta, draining it, and setting it aside.

Step 2: While you are making your noodles; cook your bacon on a skillet, drain the grease but keep 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings in the pan.

Step 3: Add a tablespoon of butter to the bacon drippings and toss in your chicken breast pieces (cook until no longer pink/browned).

Step 4: Pour the ranch dressing mix and flour over the chicken then add the 2 cups of milk. Stir until it is bubbly and thick.

Step 5: Add the cheese and half of your diced bacon pieces to the pan; stir until melted.

Step 6: Combine the sauce and pasta noodles together – add salt and pepper to taste.

Step 7: Top off the dish with the extra bacon pieces.