I really couldn't decide what to fix for dinner tonight I thought about, going with a soup again and then I remembered I had some already cooked chicken in the fridge.  I wanted something fast and easy so, I went looking for something with chicken and found this recipe from www.cassiecraves.blogspot.com and her post said the recipe was adapted from Better Homes and Garden.

                                        Cheddar Bacon Ranch Chicken Pasta

1 pound mastaccioli or other short pasta
6 bacon strips, diced
1 Tbls. butter
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces
2 Tbls. all purpose flour
1 packet ranch dressing mix
2 c. milk
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
   salt and pepper to taste

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, return to pot and keep warm.
Meanwhile cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp.  Drain on paper towels.  Drain all but 1 Tbls. of drippings from pan.
Season chicken with salt and pepper.  Add butter to reserved drippings, then add chicken to the same skillet.  Cook until tender, not longer pink and slightly browned.
Sprinkle the flour and ranch dressing mix over the chicken, stirring to coat evenly.  Stir in the milk, and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and bubbly.  Stir in cheddar cheese and half of the reserved bacon, cook and stir until cheese is melted.  Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed.
Add the cheese sauce to the reserved pasta and stir to combine.  Serve each plate of pasta with more bacon sprinkled over top.  Green onions would also be a delicious topping.

My note:  Since I had precooked chicken and bacon I made the cheese sauce using leftover bacon grease and butter just like it said to and added everything to it.  I used bowtie pasta as you can see by the picture.   Made it faster which was what I wanted.  I also, added some peas for some green didn't have any green onions must be time to go grocery shopping.

I served the pasta with just garlic bread very tasty dish.  Glad I came across it when hunting for something to eat.  Can't wait to see how the leftovers heat up for lunch tomorrow.  Enjoy!!!