Dinner

Chicken Bacon Ranch Cheesy Pasta is for Dinner.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Cheesy Pasta takes several minutes to prepare.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Cheesy Pasta takes several minutes to cook.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Cheesy Pasta makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Chicken Bacon Ranch Cheesy Pasta are:

8 ounces pasta (penne, bowtie or macaroni)
3 slices centercut bacon
8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
1 tablespoon flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon each onion powder, garlic powder and dill
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Here is how you make Chicken Bacon Ranch Cheesy Pasta:

Cook the pasta according to the directions.In another pan cook the bacon until crispy, remove the bacon and dice it, leaving the drippings in the pan. Add the chicken to the pan and cook in the bacon drippings until done.Remove the chicken and melt the butter in the same pan. Sprinkle the flour and seasonings over and whisk until while blended. Slowly add the milk, whisking until smooth. Let it come to a boil and cook for a couple of minutes or until thick. Remove from the heat and allow to thicken for about five more minutes. Combine 3/4 cup of cheese, 1/2 the bacon, chicken and pasta with the sauce. Transfer to a greased 8x8 pan, top with the remaining cheese and bacon. Broil until cheese is melted.Serving Size: Makes six servingsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MGWIFE.

The nutritional information for Chicken Bacon Ranch Cheesy Pasta is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 412.4

• Total Fat: 10.1 g
• Cholesterol: 58.6 mg
• Sodium: 450.6 mg
• Total Carbs: 51.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
• Protein: 30.9 g