Monday, April 21, 2014

Cheesy Bacon Peppercorn Ranch Chicken Pasta

8 ounces penne pasta

 1 Tablespoon butter

 1 Tbsp flour

 2 Tbsp dry Peppercorn Ranch seasoning mix

 2 cups milk

 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

 1/3 cup cooked, chopped bacon

 2 cups cooked chopped chicken

Optional ½ chopped cooked onion

Directions: In a large pot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside. In same pot melt butter and the add flour and stir. Cook flour for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk. Continue cooking until sauce thickens. Stir in Peppercorn Ranch mix and cheese. Stir until cheese melts. Add chicken, bacon and pasta.  Stir until well blended. Enjoy!

Peppercorn Ranch is available at www.ilovedip.com. Try all 17 of my great seasoning and dip mixes!