Ranch Chicken Pasta

The original recipe I got this from is a layered lasagna. I kept most of the same ingredients but switched out lasagna noodles for penne pasta.  I followed the directions but after all the layering I looked at it and said "to heck with it" and gave that bad boy a stir. So now this is a pasta recipe. I thought it was pretty good. Next time I will probably double the sauce so it's creamier. The following recipe INCLUDES modifications that I think will make it better.  PLEASE let me know how this turns out for you!

Ranch Chicken Pasta
(Recipe adapted from Real Mom Kitchen)

Ingredients:
1 can fat free evaporated milk (I would recommend 1 1/2 or maybe even 2 cans)
1 pkg Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix (NOT the dip mix)
3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed and cooked
fresh ground black pepper to taste
1/2 box whole wheat penne noodles, cooked and drained
1-1 1/2 cups shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese
1-1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions:
1) Cube and cook chicken; set aside.
2) Meanwhile, cook pasta and drain; set aside.
3) On low heat, gradually combine evaporated milk, ranch dressing mix and pepper, whisking constantly until sauce thickens (about 15-20 minutes- do NOT get impatient and up the heat...it will curdle)
4) In a greased casserole dish, combine pasta, chicken, sauce, and cheeses.
5) Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until bubbly.

Y'all know I love my Frank's hot sauce but this is particularly good smothered in Frank's :)

***This dish, unfortunately, only scored a 3.8 out of 5 on the Hub-O-Meter but with the modifications, I'm sure this is 5.0 dinner***

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