Cooking Instructions

• Cook the bacon in a large skillet over low heat. Set aside and pour bacon drippings into a small bowl. Carefully wipe the skillet clean and chop the bacon once cooled.
• Cut the chicken breasts into thinner slices and season each side with salt/pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
• Heat 2 Tbsp. bacon drippings in the skillet and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Set aside to rest before cutting into cubes.
• Boil salted water and cook the pasta. Drain once finished.
• Melt butter in the skillet over medium heat and sauté the garlic for 1 minute. Add flour and stir continuously for 1 more minute.
• Temper the half and half by heating in the microwave for 40 seconds and add it to the skillet, stirring continuously.
• Bring the mixture to a gentle bubble, then reduce heat to low and add the Ranch seasoning and cheese.
• Add the pasta and combine with the sauce, then add the chicken and heat through. Garnish with bacon.