Yummy!!

So I realized that I haven't posted a recipe in what seems like ages. Which is funny really because I have been STARVING since about the 7th week of my pregnancy. Like seriously, will eat anything in sight.  And since I am the regular dinner maker in my house I get to make whatever I want.  I just made a YUM recipe that I found on Pinterest. Probably not that good for you, but yummy none the less. So here it is (and it's super easy too, I promise!).

Chedder Bacon Ranch Chicken Penne (long name!)

1 pound Penne pasta

6 strips of bacon, diced

1 tablespoon butter

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 packet ranch dressing mix

2 cups milk

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

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 one 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.Toss the chicken and sauce with your pasta and serve with the reserved bacon on top. To be honest, I just put all the bacon in with the chicken and didn't bother with any on top.