# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 6 slices bacon, chopped
→ Pasta
03 - 12 oz 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 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Ranch Seasoning
10 - 1 tsp dried parsley
11 - 1 tsp dried dill
12 - 1 tsp dried chives
13 - ½ tsp garlic powder
14 - ½ tsp onion powder
15 - ½ tsp salt
16 - ¼ tsp ground black pepper
→ Garnish
17 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
# Step-by-Step:
01 - Boil penne in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, drain and set aside.
02 - Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Discard excess fat, leaving 1 tablespoon in pan.
03 - Add chicken pieces to skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Transfer to plate.
04 - In 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.
06 - Incorporate ranch seasoning and half the Parmesan cheese, stirring until sauce becomes creamy.
07 - Toss cooked pasta, chicken, and bacon in sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to adjust consistency.
08 - Sprinkle remaining Parmesan and chopped parsley on top, then serve warm.
