Illegate Est. 2025
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FROM THE KITCHEN

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

Creamy chicken and bacon penne with a homemade ranch-cheddar sauce.

Prep30 Min Cook45 Min Serves4 DifficultyEasy
HOUSE RECIPE

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 med chicken breasts
  • 1 lbs bacon
  • 1 lbs penne pasta
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 package ranch seasoning
  • 2 tbsp flour

Method

  1. Cook the chicken.
  2. Cook the bacon and chop it, reserving some of the bacon grease.
  3. Cook the penne pasta.
  4. Melt the butter together with the reserved bacon grease.
  5. Once the butter has melted, add the flour and ranch seasoning.
  6. Cook for 1–2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
  7. Slowly whisk in the milk, fully incorporating each addition before adding more to help prevent clumping.
  8. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  9. Slowly whisk in the shredded cheddar cheese to avoid clumping.
  10. Return the sauce to a simmer, then turn off the heat.
  11. Add the chicken, chopped bacon, and cooked penne.
  12. Stir together and serve.