Week 25: Recipe #4--Creamy Ranch Chicken

I found this recipe on the Better Homes and Gardens website (see link below).  It looked like something that Lily and Jeff would like.  It was really good.  Comfort food.  Violet loved it, too!  Also, it's only 30 minutes to make, start to finish, so it's definitely worth a try.  I served this with a side of vegetables and some fruit.  Makes 4 servings.

Photo from Better Homes and Gardens

You'll Need:

• 6 slices bacon
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces
• 2 Tblsp. all-purpose flour
• 2 Tblsp. ranch dry salad dressing mix
• 1 1/4 c. whole milk
• 3 c. dried medium noodles
• 1 Tblsp. finely shredded parmesan cheese  (I left this off, accidentally, and it tasted fine without it)

Preparation:

1. Cut bacon into narrow strips.  In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp.  Drain bacon on paper towels; discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings.  
2. In the same skillet, cook chicken in reserved drippings until tender and no longer pink, turning to brown evenly.  Sprinkle flour and salad dressing mix over the chicken in the skillet; stir well.  Stir in milk.  Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.  Cook and stir 1 minute more.  Stir in bacon.  Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions.  Serve chicken mixture with noodles; sprinkle with parmesan.  

Recipe and link:  http://www.bhg.com/recipe/chicken/creamy-ranch-chicken/