Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac N' Cheese

1 rotisserie chicken, breasts only, shredded

8 slices thick cut bacon, cooked and cut into pieces

1 lb macaroni

1/2 stick butter

1/4 cup flour

3 cups milk or half and half

12 oz shredded cheese (I used Jack, Cheddar, Mozzarella blend)

1 packet Ranch dressing mix

1/2 cup plain bread crumbs

Cook macaroni according to package directions. While macaroni is cooking, shred chicken breasts and cook bacon, then crumble. Set aside.

In a large sauce pan melt butter. Add flour, stirring constantly over low heat until a thick paste is created. Add milk and bring to a boil, stirring to combine with flour mixture. Add cheese a little at a time, stirring until melted. Add Ranch packet.

Drain and rinse macaroni, add to cheese sauce along with shredded chicken and bacon pieces.

Top with bread crumbs.

Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes or until brown on the top.

Serves 8