Cooking Steps

• Cook the bacon in a large skillet over low heat. Set aside and pour bacon drippings into a small bowl. Chop the bacon once cooled.
• Cut the chicken breasts into thinner slices. Pat dry and season each side with salt/pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
• Heat 2 Tbsp. bacon drippings in the skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken on each side for 3-4 minutes. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then cut into cubes.
• Boil salted water and cook the pasta. Drain once finished.
• Melt butter in the skillet over medium heat. Sauté the garlic for 1 minute. Add flour and stir for 1 minute.
• Heat half and half in the microwave for 40 seconds. Add to the skillet while stirring. Bring to a gentle bubble, then reduce heat to low.
• Add the ranch seasoning and stir to combine. Gradually stir in the cheese.
• Combine the pasta, chicken, and bacon in the skillet. Garnish with bacon or stir it into the sauce and serve!