Baked Bacon Ranch Chicken and Pasta

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken, cubed
• 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked penne pasta
• 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup cooked, crumbled bacon
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the chicken, penne pasta, ranch dressing mix, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, bacon, and cheddar cheese.
3. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
4. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the pasta is cooked through.

Interesting Facts

• Ranch dressing mix is a blend of herbs and spices.
• Cream of chicken soup helps create a creamy sauce for the dish.
• Bacon adds a salty and smoky flavor.