bacon ranch chicken with parmesan penne?

How To Make bacon ranch chicken with parmesan penne?

• 1

  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Coat a 13 x 9'' baking dish with cooking spray.
• 2

  Cook penne pasta according to package directions;drain.
• 3

  Transfer to a large bowl,add 1 tablespoon olive oil,grated and shredded parmesan cheese;toss it well.Pour into a baking dish.
• 4

  In a large ziplock bag,combine fresh chicken strips,sea salt/black pepper,2 tablespoons ranch dressing mix and 1 cup panko bread crumbs;shake it well to coat.
• 5

  Heat 1 tablespoon margarine and remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.Add chicken strip mixture,cook and saute for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.Remove from heat and set aside.
• 6

  Heat remaining margarine in medium saucepan over medium-low heat.Add chopped onion and minced garlic,saute for 4 minutes or until tender.
• 7

  Reduced to low heat,combine half and half,cream cheese and remaining ranch dressing mix;whisk well.
• 8

  Let it simmer for 6 minutes.After that,add chicken strip mixture and 2/3 of chopped bacon,stir together for 3 minutes until combined.
• 9

  Pour over penne pasta mixture in the baking dish.Sprinkle with remaining chopped bacon.Top with pizza cheese blend.
• 10

  Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese are melted.Cool completely.
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