Delicious Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

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Ingredients:

* 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or bite size pieces

* 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

* * 1 package (16 oz) penne pasta

* 1 tablespoon olive oil.

* * Minced Garlic

* 3 cups heavy cream

* * 2packet ranch dressing mix

* 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

* 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

* Salt and pepper to taste

* 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions:

Cook Pasta: Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until cooked. Drain the pasta and set it aside for later.

1. To a bowl with cleaned chicken breast (cut in bite size pieces)add in half of pack of ranch dressing mix, onion powder,garlic powder, paprika, and salt& pepper . (You can get precooked (rotisserie chicken) from store to skip step 1 & 2)

2. Cook chicken: To a hot skillet add olive oil and chopped chicken breast to skillet. Cover it and let it cook (add in chicken broth as needed)Once its fully cooked , take it out the skillet(into a bowl or plate),place it to the side .

3. Prepare Sauce: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté.

4. Make Ranch Sauce: To the skillet, add heavy cream, ranch dressing mix, and seasonings (onion powder , garlic powder, salt & pepper) stirring well to combine. Allow the mixture to come to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, or until it slightly thickens.

5. Combine Ingredients: Into a lager skillet ,combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, ranch sauce from the skillet, and half of the shredded cheeses. Season with salt and pepper to taste.Top the casserole with the remaining shredded cheeses.

6. Broil: Place the skillet in the oven on broil for 5-6 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

7. Garnish and Serve: Once baked, remove the skillet from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley before serving. (Optional)

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