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      Title: Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
 Categories: Poultry, Pork, Pasta, Dairy, Vegetables
      Yield: 6 Servings

      8 oz Uncooked cavatappi pasta
    1/2 lb Bacon strips
      2 cl Garlic; minced
  1 1/2 c  Heavy whipping cream
      1 oz Env ranch salad dressing
           - mix
    1/2 ts Pepper
      2 c  Cheddar cheese; shredded
      3 c  Chicken; cooked, diced
      1 pt Grape tomatoes; halved
      1 bn Green onions; thin sliced,
           - divided

  Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to
  package directions. Drain; set aside.

  Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon; cook until crisp,
  7 to 8 minutes; remove to a paper towel-lined plate. Let cool;
  crumble into small pieces.

  In the same skillet, pour off the excess bacon fat; add garlic.
  Cook one minute longer. Add cream, ranch seasoning, pepper, and
  cheddar cheese. Cook over low heat until cheddar cheese is fully
  melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Add in cooked pasta and chicken, cook until
  heated through, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in bacon, tomatoes and half
  of the green onions. Garnish with remaining green onions.

  Recipe by Donna Gribbins, Shelbyville, Kentucky

  Recipe FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives

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