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. Roughly 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 over medium-high heat and sear the chicken on each side for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
• Set the chicken aside to rest for 5 minutes, then cut into desired sized cubes.
• Boil salted water and cook the pasta. Drain once finished.
• Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat and sauté the garlic for 1 minute.
• Add the flour and stir continuously for 1 more minute.
• Temper the half and half by heating in the microwave for 40 seconds, then add it to the skillet in splashes, stirring continuously.
• Bring to a gentle bubble, then reduce heat to low and add the ranch seasoning, stirring to combine.
• Gradually stir in the cheese until melted and combined.
• Add the pasta to the skillet and carefully combine with the sauce, then add the chicken and optionally garnish with bacon.