Chicken Bacon Ranch

8 ounces penne pasta 6 slices bacon 1 small onion 4 cloves garlic 8 ounces cream cheese 2 cups milk 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix 3 cups diced cooked chicken 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9×13 inch casserole dish with nonstick spray and set it aside.

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Prepare pasta according to package directions. When it is done cooking al dente, drain off pasta water.

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In a large skillet cook the bacon over medium heat, stirring often until crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove the bacon from the pan using a slotted spoon. Set aside, leaving drippings in the pan.

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Add the chopped onion to the pan, cook, stirring often, until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. During the last minute of cooking add diced garlic to the pan and cook with onion.

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Whisk the cubed cream cheese, milk, ranch seasoning mix and Parmesan cheese into the skillet. Whisk until smooth, remove from heat.

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In a large bowl, stir together the ranch sauce, cooked pasta, and chicken.

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Pour into the prepared 13×9 inch casserole dish. Sprinkle evenly with the bacon and top with Mozzarella cheese.

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Place in a preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until heated through and the cheese is melted.

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Remove from the oven, let cool for 5 minutes and serve. Garnish with sliced green onion if desired.

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