Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

• total time: 4 minutes

Ingredients

12 oz pasta (fusilli, rotini, penne, etc.)

2 cups cooked chicken, cubed or shredded

6 slices cooked bacon, chopped

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup milk

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

½ cup grated Parmesan

1 packet ranch seasoning mix

2 tbsp butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

Salt & pepper to taste

Fresh parsley for topping

Directions

Cook the Pasta

Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Make the Sauce

In a large skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute.

Add heavy cream, milk, ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer 3–4 minutes.

Add Cheeses

Stir in cheddar and Parmesan until smooth and creamy.

Add Chicken & Pasta

Add cooked chicken and pasta into the sauce. Toss to coat.

Add Bacon

Stir in half the bacon. Save the rest for topping.

Serve

Top with remaining bacon, parsley, and a little extra cheddar if desired. #fblifestyle