# Ingredient List:
→ Meats
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 6 slices of bacon, chopped
→ Pasta
03 - 12.3 ounces penne pasta
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
04 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Dairy
06 - ¾ cup heavy cream
07 - ½ cup whole milk
08 - ¼ cup cream cheese, softened
09 - ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Ranch Seasoning
10 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
11 - 1 teaspoon dried dill
12 - 1 teaspoon dried chives
13 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
14 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
15 - ½ teaspoon salt
16 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Garnish
17 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Boil penne in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water then drain and set aside.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Discard excess fat leaving 1 tablespoon in the skillet.
03 - Add chicken pieces to skillet, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook 5-7 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
04 - In the same skillet, cook chopped onion 2 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in cream cheese, heavy cream, and milk until smooth and combined.
06 - Mix in ranch seasoning and half of the Parmesan cheese until sauce is creamy.
07 - Return cooked pasta, chicken, and bacon to skillet. Toss to coat evenly, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
08 - Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley before serving hot.
