Cheddar Bacon Ranch Chicken Bake

INGREDIENTS 1 Small Chicken Breast Diced into bite size pieces 5 Slices bacon 4 C. Egg Noodles 2 T. Butter 1/4 C. Flour 2 C. Milk 1 1/2 T. Ranch Packet mix 1/2 C. Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese 3/4 -1 C. Colby Jack Cheese ( I just like this for color but you can use just cheddar on top) Sprinkle Parsley Optional

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Precook your noodles according to direction; drain and pour into medium bowl.
3. Using a large skillet; cook your bacon till crisp. Remove and break up half of your bacon into your pasta and leave the other half crumbled for topping.
4. In the same skillet; cook your chicken in the bacon grease until cooked and lightly browned. Add to your pasta.
5. Still using the same skillet; add your 2 T. of butter and melt over medium low heat. Add in flour and cook just for 1-2 minutes. Whisk in your milk until thick and smooth.
6. Lastly, add your ranch seasoning and Cheddar cheese; stir till cheese has melted. Pour your sauce into your bowl with the noodles and mix till combined.
7. Pour into a greased 8x11 or small casserole dish. Sprinkle dish with Colby jack cheese, remaining bacon and garnish with parsley. Place in oven and cook for 8-10 min.

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