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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

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