CHEDDAR BACON RANCH

CHICKEN PASTA

There are so many recipes floating in cyber space for this recipe  It truly is a wonderful dish to serve. I selected this recipe, as it is a Weight Watchers' recipe [shared by Riverbend].  So many pasta dishes are strictly taboo for those of us who watch our daily intake.  I was happy to find this guilt free recipe. The number of points for WW depends on how large our serving is. This recipe serves four.

If you are not a WW person, simply go for the gold.  [1/2 lb bacon, regular butter, regular ranch dressing mix, regular milk (or 1/2 & 1/2) and full on aged cheddar cheese.]

Sunny's Notes.  I will have to add my veggie to this dish, which will be either cooked (tender) broccoli or fresh spinach.  You could also add chopped, cooked (tender) cabbage or kale.

I hope you will enjoy this recipe, soon, and let us know how much you loved it!

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CHEDDAR BACON RANCH CHICKEN

Ingredients:

1/2 lb whole wheat penne pasta
4 slice bacon, diced
1/2 tbsp light butter
1 large chicken breast, boneless & skinless, cut into bite sized pieces
1 tbsp all purpose flour
1/2 pkg ranch dressing mix (1/2oz)
1 c fat free milk
1/2 c fat free shredded cheddar cheese
salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions in boiling salted water; drain, return to pot, and keep warm.

2. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Drain all but 1/2 tablespoon of bacon drippings from the pan.

3. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the butter to the reserved bacon drippings, then add the chicken to the same skillet. Cook until tender, no longer pink, and slightly browned.

4. Sprinkle the flour and ranch dressing mix over the chicken, stirring to coat evenly. Stir in the milk, and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in the cheddar cheese and half of the reserved bacon; cook and stir until the cheese is melted. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed.

5. Serve each plate of pasta with more bacon sprinkled over the top.