Cheddar Bacon Ranch Chicken Bake

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
1 1/2 C. Milk
1 1/2 T. Ranch Packet mix
1/2 C. Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
3/4 C. Colby Jack Cheese ( I just like this for color but you can use just cheddar on top)
Sprinkle Parsley Optional

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350
Precook your noodles according to direction; drain and pour into medium bowl.
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.
In the same skillet; cook your chicken in the bacon grease until cooked and lightly browned. Add to your pasta.
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.
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.
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 about 10 min.